Healing Through Community: Dr. Darlene Hall's Journey
Episode Overview
Healing through community support is crucial for creating a just world. General support funding is essential for non-profits to address changing community needs. Affordable mental health services are vital for LGBTQ people of colour. Social media can have significant impacts on mental health. Understanding privilege and power dynamics is key to addressing social injustices.
Healing the individual through the community is the revolutionary step in creating a just world
In this episode of The Umbrella Hour, hosts Dr. An Goldbauer and Zander Keig, LCSW, sit down with Dr. Darlene Hall, a black lesbian psychologist with over 30 years of experience in the mental health field. Dr. Hall shares her journey and dedication to working with disenfranchised communities, including people of colour, low-income individuals, LGBTQ folks, and those experiencing homelessness. Her unique perspective on healing through community support offers a refreshing take on mental health care. Dr.
Hall discusses her work in philanthropy, the importance of general support funding, and the challenges faced by non-profits in times of economic downturns. She also touches on her private practice, where she focuses on providing affordable mental health services to LGBTQ people of colour. The conversation dives into the impact of social media on mental health, the role of privilege and power in society, and the importance of addressing internalised oppression. Dr.
Hall’s insights are both eye-opening and inspiring, making this episode a must-listen for anyone interested in social justice and mental health.