BeWell26 Loka 2020

World Mental Health Day: Mental Health and Racism

A transcript for this episode can be found online, here.
Host: Rebekah Walker, Wellbeing Adviser

Guests: Radeen Moncrieffe, Vice President for Communities from Aberdeen University Student Association, Annie Wilson, 4th Year Business and French Student and convener of the BAME student’s forum, Doyin Olalade, 4th year medical student and Vice President of Black Medics Scotland.

Themes Explored:

Impact of racism both conscious and unconscious on mental health.
Lack of black role models or people in power and how this can affect self-esteem.
Breaking the stigma within different communities and how they understand and talk about mental health.

Resources that are available specific to Black mental health

Resources Highlight:

Black, African and Asian Therapy Network (Blog, Podcasts, Reading lists) https://www.baatn.org.uk/library/
Therapy for Black Girls Podcast https://therapyforblackgirls.com/
Dr Yvette Arthur (resources and direct individuals to the right help) Instagram: @dryvettearthur
BMS Aberdeen (direct students to appropriate resources) Instagram: @bmsaberdeen Facebook: BMS Aberdeen
So We Glow Instagram - mental health support for the Black community (@so.we.glow)

The views expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals concerned and do not represent the views of the University of Aberdeen.

Tämä jakso on lisätty Podme-palveluun avoimen RSS-syötteen kautta eikä se ole Podmen omaa tuotantoa. Siksi jakso saattaa sisältää mainontaa.

Jaksot(21)

Living with a Hidden Disability

A transcript for this episode can be found online, here. Host: Bekah Walker, Wellbeing Adviser Staff: Lesley Muirhead, Lead Student Support Adviser (Disability)Student: Zane Suikovska (Msc Student), S...

16 Joulu 202138min

Say Goodbye to Imposter Syndrome

A transcript for this episode can be found online, here. Host: Bekah Walker (Wellbeing Adviser)Staff: Amanda Lee (Chair in Medical Statistics & Director IAHS)Student: Megan Donoher (4th Year English),...

16 Marras 202148min

Prioritising Your Sleep

A transcript for this episode can be found online, here. Host: Bekah Walker (Wellbeing Adviser), Anna Goldhawk (Student Adviser AUSA), Lorna Thomson (School of Education Secretary and MHFA’er), Georgi...

19 Touko 202138min

Studying and Time Management

A transcript of this episode is available online, here. Host: Bekah Walker (Wellbeing Adviser)Guests: Wendy Lawrenson (Academic Skills Adviser), Sam Johnson (3rd Year Physiology), Godlin Mathew (3rd Y...

7 Touko 202132min

Diet and Nutrition

A transcript for this episode can be found online here. If you have been affected any of the issues discussed in this episode, please contact student.support@abdn.ac.uk or you can find information her...

28 Huhti 202132min

Alcohol and Your Health

A transcript for this episode can be found online, here. Host: Bekah Walker (Wellbeing Adviser) Guests: Bill Naphy (History Lecturer), Natalie Campbell (MA English with Creative Writing), and Tilda Ni...

29 Maalis 202141min

Work-Study-Life Balance

Transcript for this episode is available online here. Host: Bekah Walker (Wellbeing Adviser) Guests: Jemma Murdoch (Lead Student Support Adviser), Helen Balfour (4th Year Anthropology Student), Gabri...

8 Maalis 202139min

Physical Activity and Mental Health

A transcript for this episode is available online here. Host: Bekah Walker (Wellbeing Adviser)Guests: Tim Baker (Lecturer in Scottish and Contemporary Literature), Lisa-Marie Schuchardt (Master’s in l...

8 Helmi 202136min