Abraham invites Dr. Chatters for a candid conversation about supporting black students’ mental health. Lawrence Chatters, Ph.D. LIMHP PLP (he/him/his) is an independently licensed mental health practitioner and therapist. Lawrence earned Master’s and Doctoral degrees from the University of Nebraska – Lincoln’s Counseling Psychology program. Throughout his career, Lawrence has been heavily invested in promoting gender equity and addressing systemic racism in educational, mental health, and community settings. Lawrence values his identity as an African American man who is actively involved as a father to his daughters. 

 

In this episode, we talk about: 

• The unique barriers to utilizing mental health support for black students, 
• The importance of being intentional and proactive in supporting black students, and 
• Key strategies to consider when working with black students in higher education. 

 

Connect with Dr. Chatters: 

• @LCHAT1 on Twitter 
• @DrChatters Dr. Lawrence Chatters-Motivational Speaker on Facebook 

 

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