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A Cultural Experience of Recovery
My healing process continues as I channel my past into my art and storytelling. -
Overcoming Cultural Barriers on the Road to Recovery
I advocate for myself and others while trying to make broader changes in my community. -
National Recovery Month: Chris’s Story
Substance use disorders affect many people. If you or someone you know is struggling, you are not alone; there is help and there is hope.
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Navigating My Relationship with Religion While Living with Mental Illness
No two faith experiences are identical. But all experiences are valid and worthy of consideration in mental health treatment. -
How School-Based Mental Health Providers Can Help Hispanic/Latinx Students
It is not that parents do not want to engage with school-based mental health professionals, it is more like we are not properly engaging them. -
Why Black Churches Need to Do Better with Mental Health Issues
"It is refreshing to hear a faith leader admit that sometimes prayer just isn’t enough." -
Why We Need More Culturally Competent Therapists
"I realized some time ago that no matter how much mental health service I received, those who were providing therapy were not always culturally competent."
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Coping with Bipolar Disorder within My Faith Community
"I believe medication, therapy and spirituality are holistic resources that work together as an integrated system of treatment."
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How Being an Iranian Immigrant Affected My Mental Health
"As I reflect on my mental health journey, I feel confident in saying that I don’t blame the West, my culture or my family for my challenges. There are so many contributing factors to mental health conditions, just as human beings are made up of more than one characteristic."