Ep. 28: Addressing mental health stigma in African communities

North Richmond Community Health Podcast

Jun 2 2023 • 26 mins

In this episode, Achut Thuc discusses the unspoken battles and hidden stories surrounding mental health in Sudanese and Somali communities.

How does your community respond when someone faces mental illness?

This podcast will examine deep-rooted beliefs, and cultural norms that shape our response. We'll also explore the potential for compassion and understanding that lies within.

This episode also discusses the art of empathetic conversation! Our guests provide practical insights and guidance on how to approach and support someone who might be experiencing mental health challenges in our communities.

Tune in to be part of the conversation that aims to empower, educate, and break down barriers.

Presented by: Achut Thuc, Yarra Housing Estate Mental Health Project Coordinator   Guests:  Maryan Mohamed, Health and Wellbeing Officer Kuich Johnson, Health and Wellbeing Officer

You Might Like

Stuff You Should Know
Stuff You Should Know
iHeartPodcasts
This American Life
This American Life
This American Life
Freakonomics Radio
Freakonomics Radio
Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher
Criminal
Criminal
Vox Media Podcast Network
The Why Files: Operation Podcast
The Why Files: Operation Podcast
The Why Files: Operation Podcast
Shawn Ryan Show
Shawn Ryan Show
Shawn Ryan | Cumulus Podcast Network
Radio Rental
Radio Rental
Tenderfoot TV & Audacy
The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe
The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe
The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe
Molecole Urban
Molecole Urban
Edoardo Imperiale
We Can Do Hard Things
We Can Do Hard Things
Glennon Doyle and Audacy
The Ezra Klein Show
The Ezra Klein Show
New York Times Opinion
Literally! With Rob Lowe
Literally! With Rob Lowe
Stitcher & Team Coco, Rob Lowe
Am I the Jerk?
Am I the Jerk?
youtube.com/amithejerk
Behind the Bastards
Behind the Bastards
Cool Zone Media and iHeartPodcasts
Girls Next Level
Girls Next Level
Holly Madison, Bridget Marquardt & Audioboom