SMART Recovery
SMART Recovery
Inform, Educate, Advocate...Repeat!
Inform, Educate, Advocate...Repeat!
Inform, Educate, Advocate...Repeat!
Monday 22nd May 2023
Join Katie Jenkins and Monica Oliveira from NAMI on the SMART Recovery® Podcast as they discuss mental health stigma, cultural sensitivity, and advocacy.
38 minutes
Informative
Empowering
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Transformative
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Episode Overview
- The episode explores the challenges and stigma surrounding mental health conditions and substance use disorders.
- Katie Jenkins and Monica Oliveira share their personal experiences, shedding light on the need for cultural competency and inclusive support.
- The conversation highlights efforts to promote understanding, aid recovery, and increase access to mental health services, especially within the Hispanic and BIPOC communities.
- Insights are shared on Mental Health Awareness Month and NAMI's initiatives for destigmatization, education, and advocating for equitable access to treatment.
- The episode underscores the importance of comprehensive care, destigmatization, and advocacy for true parity in mental health and substance use treatment.
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Mental health and substance use disorders often go hand in hand, making the journey to recovery even more complex. In this engaging episode of the SMART Recovery® Podcast, host Luke Frazier sits down with Katie Jenkins, Executive Director of NAMI Greater Cleveland, and Monica Oliveira, NAMI's Hispanic Outreach and Education Coordinator. Together, they unpack the intricate challenges faced by individuals and families dealing with mental health issues.
Katie and Monica bring their wealth of experience to the table, discussing the pervasive stigma that surrounds mental health and the vital role of cultural sensitivity in providing effective support. They delve into the initiatives spearheaded by NAMI during Mental Health Awareness Month, highlighting efforts to foster understanding and promote inclusivity, especially within Hispanic and BIPOC communities. This conversation underscores the importance of education, advocacy, and striving for true parity in mental health treatment.
Whether you're personally affected by these issues or looking to support someone who is, this episode offers valuable insights and a compassionate perspective on the path to recovery.