Mental Health In The Black Community

01/10/22 • 71 min

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Description: Psychiatrist Byron Young joins Sandrine and Anita to unpack racism and anti-blackness in the medical field. He also discusses his work with adolescents, how he uses music as therapy, and mental health resources available to the public.

Resources mentioned: Thrive NYC, Mental Health First Aid, Therapy for Black girls, Doing It Well, Psychology Today, The Unspoken Curriculum, Balance app, Dr. Joy Harden.

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Resources mentioned: Thrive NYC, Mental Health First Aid, Therapy for Black girls, Doing It Well, Psychology Today, The Unspoken Curriculum, Balance app, Dr. Joy Harden.

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