What does it mean to decolonize mental health? As BIPOC folk, how do we liberate ourselves from colonization and mental illness? In this episode of The Unconditionally Worthy Podcast, I welcome Dr. Han Ren, a licensed clinical and school psychologist, consultant, speaker, and educator who is deeply rooted in liberation and anti-oppressive work. Tune in to learn what it means to decolonize mental health and what it looks like to care for and liberate yourself as a BIPOC person. By the end of the episode, you’ll know six ways you can start decolonizing mental health.


IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT…

• Han’s self-worth journey: Being a child immigrant, tying self-worth to achievement, & rethinking her relationships.
• What gave her the courage to start making TikToks about mental health and decolonization.
• What does it mean to decolonize mental health?
• Differentiating guilt and shame & How guilt can actually be a helpful tool in decolonization.
• How Dr. Han navigates living in Texas as an immigrant of color & How she supports clients in similar situations.
• 6 ways to decolonize mental health in constructive ways.
• and more!

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To connect further with Dr. Han Ren:
Visit her website: https://www.pivotpsychologyatx.com
Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.han.ren
Follow her on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drhanren

To connect further with me:
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Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adia-gooden-4b26751b 

Watch the full interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/FPWbNEc1CIs
Read the show notes and transcript here: https://dradiagooden.com/episodearchive/89



This episode was produced by Crys & Tiana.
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