Why Black Mental Health Problems Go Undiagnosed

Found Free with Sabia Wade

Welcome to the second part of my interview with Dr Raquel Martin, a clinical psychologist who specializes in uplifting members of the Black community so they can reach beyond their trauma to live a more fulfilled life. Today, we discuss how intergenerational trauma affects our relationships – and what steps we can take to heal ourselves.
Dr Raquel explains the mechanisms of intergenerational trauma and unpacks how trauma can affect our physical and emotional well-being. We then talk about how common mental health symptoms can go undiagnosed in Black people as a result of growing up in an environment deprived of freedom and why you need to find a clinician who understands this and can work with you effectively. At the end of the episode, Dr Raquel shares three pieces of advice for anyone who’s trying to move through their own trauma, which you won’t want to miss.
If you can see a lot of yourself in the topics we discussed in this episode of Found Free, I hope that you’ll embrace those parts of you with love and not reject them with pain. Subscribe to the podcast to hear more deep conversations about living a more liberated life.
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