59. Destigmatizing Mental Health in African Immigrant Communities with Alice Mills Mai

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It’s great to be back – thanks for tuning in to this special episode with guest Alice Mills Mai! Alice is a licensed mental health counselor, researcher, entrepreneur, and proud daughter of Ghanaian immigrants. Tune in to hear about:

Her journey becoming a mental health professional after realizing nursing wasn’t for her
Why there’s still so much stigma surrounding mental health in many African immigrant communities
Healing practices inherent to many African cultures that we may not regard as mental health practices (when they actually are)
Immigration being a traumatic experience and the concept of cultural homelessness
Her advice on navigating breakups, how to know when it’s time to start therapy, and more

Resources mentioned:

Get in touch with Alice: https://centeringwholeness.com
Email Alice: alice@centeringwholeness.com
Affordable counseling resources: https://openpathcollective.org
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