Sara Amundson & Laurie Edmundson

Bold Beautiful Borderline

Sara Amundson & Laurie Edmundson

  • Mental Health in the Global South (feat. Candice)

Mental Health in the Global South (feat. Candice)

Sunday 22nd January 2023

Candice Alaska joins 'Bold Beautiful Borderline' to discuss mental health in the Global South, cultural contexts, and her BPD journey.
35 minutes
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Thought-provoking
Raw
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Empowering

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Bold Beautiful Borderline
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Candice Alaska on Mental Health: A Global South Perspective

In so many indigenous cultures, we do not see things like hearing voices as a sign that something's wrong with the individual. It's deeply frustrating because it is not primarily white practitioners that we're working with.
How does mental health advocacy differ in the Global South? In this thought-provoking episode of 'Bold Beautiful Borderline', hosts Laurie Edmundson and Sara Amundson welcome Candice Alaska, a passionate mental health advocate from Trinidad and Tobago. Candice brings a unique perspective shaped by her South Asian heritage and her commitment to anti-oppression work. She sheds light on how western imperialism has often misinterpreted mental health issues in cultures with deep-rooted traditions, failing to consider cultural contexts in treatment approaches.
Candice discusses the critical importance of understanding mental health beyond individual experiences, focusing on trauma and systemic issues. Her insights into indigenous cultural views on mental health offer a refreshing contrast to western perspectives. The conversation also touches on Candice's personal journey with a Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) diagnosis and the internal stigma she faced.
One of the most compelling parts of the episode is Candice's account of how engaging in social justice work played a pivotal role in her recovery and self-acceptance. Sara and Laurie dive deeper into these themes, exploring how cultural awareness and advocacy can transform mental health treatment and support. This episode is a blend of raw honesty, cultural insights, and inspiring stories that will leave you with a new understanding of mental health in the Global South.
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