Friday Night Soundbites: Culturally Responsive Mental Health with Dr. Zoe Smith

In this episode of Friday Night Soundbites, hosted by Loucresie Rupert MD, the discussion centers around the importance of culturally responsive mental health services for Black and other POC communities. Dr. Zoe Smith, an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Loyola University, Chicago, shares insights about her work with Action Lab, focusing on providing and advocating for culturally sensitive mental health assessments, particularly for adolescents with ADHD in the Black and Latino/Latina communities. Dr. Smith discusses her Robert Wood Johnson funded project, CRAFT, which offers free psycho-diagnostic assessments in the Chicagoland area, and her approach to challenging and improving mental health diagnostics through community-centered research. The episode also explores the concept of Cognitive Disengagement Syndrome (CDS) as a distinct construct from ADHD and the importance of lived experiences in mental health advocacy.

00:00 Introduction to Friday Night Soundbites
00:17 Meet Dr. Zoe Smith
02:46 Action Lab Overview
09:25 Challenges in Culturally Responsive Assessments
16:11 The Problem with Standardized Testing
25:30 Community-Centered Interventions
27:08 Navigating School Accommodations
29:00 Building Trust in Clinical Interviews
30:43 Community Engagement and Feedback
32:35 Personal Experiences with Neurodiversity
33:58 The Importance of Earning Trust
35:19 Systemic Racism and Health Disparities
39:51 Challenges in Mental Health Diagnoses
46:46 Understanding Cognitive Disengagement Syndrome
55:41 Final Thoughts and Action Lab's Mission

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In this episode of 'Friday Night Soundbites,' Dr. Loucresie Rupert discusses how fashion and psychology intersect, centering the experiences of Black and POC communities. Ceceily Maraya an identity and image coach, shares her journey from working at Gap to becoming a certified personal stylist and life coach. Together, they explore the emerging field of fashion psychology, its impact on self-image, and how Cecily's program, Style Evolved, addresses deeper issues beyond clothing. The conversation delves into practical strategies for helping women overcome mental and emotional blocks related to body image, confidence, and trauma, making professional styling accessible and therapeutic.

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In this episode,  Loucresie Rupert MD and Eve Makoff MD  discuss the concept of narrative medicine, its application in healthcare, and its potential to promote empathetic care. They emphasize its value in training and shaping holistic medical practitioners and advocates for its incorporation into medical education and practice.

If you are interested in learning more Northwest Narrative Med Collaborative and Columbia holds virtual sessions

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In this Friday Night Soundbytes episode, host Dr. Loucresie Rupert engages in a deep conversation with psychiatrist and spiritual guide Dr. Melva Green on topics such as trauma, spirituality, and returning to one's roots. Dr. Green shares her personal journey of integrating psychiatry with African Indigenous medicine and emphasizes the importance of self-compassion, discernment, and setting healthy boundaries . The conversation also touches on the need for trauma work, healthy relationships, and the process of identifying authentic spiritual leaders and mentors.


Links mentioned in the show: 
Breathing Room : Open your heart by decluttering your home: https://a.co/d/0iDHN3M

Website: www.DrMelvaGreen.com

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Exploring Dyslexia and Neurodiversity with the Reading Center

In this episode of Friday Night Sound Bytes  Dr. Loucresie Rupert invites Jamie Schwaba and Faye Van Vilet, from the Reading Center in Rochester, Minnesota, to speak on dyslexia and neurodiversity.  Schwaba, the Director of Development, and Van Fleet, the Director of Programming, tirelessly work in their dyslexia institute focusing on helping children and adults learn to read using the Orton Gillingham approach. The Reading Center also provides scholarships, tutors, and adult training sessions, alongside outreach activities to ensure a diverse range of individuals can access their services.

The Reading Center's main page: https://www.thereadingcenter.org/
Specific pages on The Reading Center's Website that might be helpful:    
What is Dyslexia: https://www.thereadingcenter.org/what-is-dyslexia
dyslexia screener: https://www.thereadingcenter.org/dyslexia-screen
Science of Reading video & info: https://www.thereadingcenter.org/science-of-reading
Resources Page: https://www.thereadingcenter.org/other-resources
Free online courses for MN Teachers: https://www.thereadingcenter.org/onlinecourses
Orton-Gillingham Tutor Training (need-based scholarships availble with a focus on Trainees of color and those who can teach in-person in MN for TRC after the training): https://www.thereadingcenter.org/tutor
Other Resources:

Sold a Story Podcast: https://features.apmreports.org/sold-a-story/
International Dyslexia Association Digital Library: https://dyslexialibrary.org/
Right to Read Movie:  https://www.therighttoreadfilm.org/

NAEP: Nation's Report Card, Reading Scores:

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Friday Night Soundbites: Unpacking the Journey of Raising a Transgender Child in the Black Community

Links mentioned in the episode :

Congressional Hearing: https://www.youtube.com/live/0ThuKGdYEvQ?feature=shared
Human Rights Campaign: https://www.hrc.org/?_ga=2.171210023.607551962.1704231990-1084448290.1704231990
Gender Spectrum: https://www.genderspectrum.org/
PFLAG: https://pflag.org/
The Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/

In this episode of Friday Night Soundbites, hosted by Dr. Loucresie Rupert, they sit down with Dr. Keisha Michaels, a practicing physician and mother of a transgender child. The discussion delves into Dr. Michael's experiences of raising a transgender child within the Black community. They also talk about her work with the Transgender Equality National Council of the Human Rights Campaign, an international non-profit working for the rights of gender and sexual minorities. They stress the importance of embracing and supporting gender-diverse children, highlighting the need for parents' open-mindedness, communal assistance, professional support, and creating visibility for such families in society. The episode concludes with a range of resources available for gender minority children and their parents.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:35 Guest Introduction: Dr. Keisha Michaels

01:20 Dr. Keisha's Work with the Transgender Equality National Council

05:07 Challenges Faced by Transgender Children and Their Families

09:17 Dr. Keisha's Personal Journey with Her Transgender Daughter

18:01 Navigating the Black Community's Response to Transgender Issues

20:40 Understanding the Importance of Open Conversations

21:29 Dealing with Non-supportive Individuals

21:56 Family Reunion Experience: Acceptance and Support

23:37 The Role of Family Advocacy

23:59 The Importance of Respect and Acceptance

24:25 The Intersection of Race and Gender Identity

24:42 Navigating Family Dynamics

25:33 The Role of Medical Professionals in Affirming Identity

26:56 The Importance of Advocacy in Healthcare

28:12 The Impact of Societal Pressures on Parenting

28:31 The Need for Information and Education in the Black Community

29:31 The Historical Presence of Gender Minorities

30:48 The Importance of Affirming Identity in Religious Contexts

34:27 Resources for Parents and Families of Trans Kids

37:36 Resources for Trans Teens and Adolescents

39:49 The Power of Community and Finding Your People

40:44 Closing Remarks and Future Directions

**Correction: TFAM stand for The Fellowship of Affirming Ministries 

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Of note : Netflix cooking show mentioned on episode is High on the Hog

Correction in episode: Iboga is grown in Gabon, Cameron and West Congo

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