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Governor's Institute
Governor's Institute
Episode 2: Lived Experience Matters
Episode 2: Lived Experience Matters
Thursday 5th August 2021
Victor discusses mental health in rural Black communities, emphasizing lived experiences and the impact of social media.
7 minutes
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The Addiction Medicine Podcast is designed for healthcare professionals and others interested in addiction medicine and will feature thoughtful conversations and insights from clinicians, patients and...(view more)
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Get the buttons here!Victor's Journey: Mental Health in Rural Black Communities
We have not given people permission to talk about those challenges, and one of the challenges too, with the faith-based community, is that I know from growing up that in the African-american church it is also very much a male-dominated environment, and where men don't want to talk about things, they don't get talked about, and men were not permitted to talk about being vulnerable, men were not permitted to talk about things that could be characterized as weakness.
Growing up as the son of a North Carolina pastor, Victor has a unique perspective on mental health in rural Black communities. In this episode of the Addiction Medicine Podcast, he opens up about the challenges of being raised in a faith-based environment where mental health was rarely discussed. Victor’s story sheds light on the critical importance of lived experiences in shaping our understanding of mental health and addiction.
He talks about how the pandemic and social media have shifted the dialogue around these issues, making it more accessible yet complex. The episode dives into the disparities faced by Black and Brown communities, from higher suicide rates to more frequent encounters with law enforcement. Victor emphasizes the need for normalizing conversations about mental health and highlights the role of social media in connecting people who are struggling.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to understand the intricate layers of mental health challenges in marginalized communities.