Disrupting Racial Disparities in Mental Health with Dr. Charmain Jackman

On this episode of the SheGeeksOut podcast, we chat with Dr. Charmain Jackman, founder of InnoPsych, a mental health platform focusing on therapists of color. Dr. Jackman shares insights on challenges in mental health support for BIPOC communities, her journey with InnoPsych, and how emotional well-being practices can translate into the workplace. Tune in for an engaging discussion on promoting diversity and inclusion in mental health services.
[00:01:16] Interview with Dr. Charmain starts.
[00:06:29] Entrepreneurship journey and challenges.
[00:08:24] Overcoming obstacles in therapy.
[00:14:47] Finding the right therapist.
[00:18:04] Workplace well-being.
[00:20:24] National BIPOC Mental Health Awareness.
[00:26:59] Importance of cultural competency
[00:30:49] Lack of cultural competency in therapy.
[00:33:21] Accessibility in finding therapists.
[00:35:30] Decolonized approach to therapy.
[00:42:32] The role of AI in therapy.
[00:44:21] Privacy concerns in therapy industry.
[00:49:31] Self-care and prioritizing health.
[00:53:27] Stepping out of comfort zone.
[00:55:24] Stay updated on all things.
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