The mental health industrial complex needs a massive overhaul. Rooted in white supremacy values, it has inflicted undue pain and suffering on marginalized populations for far too long. While continuing to address mental health needs is an important part of our work within Unconditional Education, it is critical that it is done in a way that is responsive to the needs of individuals and communities instead of imposing a heteronormative, white, Eurocentric definition of illness and healing.
If you weren't already aware of this PBS program on Decolonizing Mental Health as part of their "Mysteries of Mental Illness" Program, please check it out! There are 17 videos ranging from 3-5 minutes profiling thought leaders and advocates in the field on topics including:
You can find the video series from PBS using the link below:
Mysteries of Mental Illness: Decolonizing Mental Health digital series
If you decide to check out their series, please share your reflections below in the comments.
If you weren't already aware of this PBS program on Decolonizing Mental Health as part of their "Mysteries of Mental Illness" Program, please check it out! There are 17 videos ranging from 3-5 minutes profiling thought leaders and advocates in the field on topics including:
- Black men and mental health
- The impact of race and whiteness on mental health treatment
- Asian Americans and mental health
- Indigenous trauma
- Latinxs and mental health
- Invisible populations and mental health, and
- Religion and mental health
You can find the video series from PBS using the link below:
Mysteries of Mental Illness: Decolonizing Mental Health digital series
If you decide to check out their series, please share your reflections below in the comments.
Blog Post Written By: Rachel Murray, Clinical Supervisor
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