In this episode we are joined by Dr Fabienne Palmer, Chartered Clinical Psychologist to discuss mental health in the black community. Topics of discussion include: • Defining mental health • Common mental health conditions in black community • Causes of common mental health conditions in our community (e.g. habits, lack of awareness) • Potential adverse mental health impacts of Covid-19 • Role of a therapist (and differences between psychiatrist and therapist) • Therapy stigmas and socio economic factors limiting black people seeking therapy • Solutions to these limiting factors • Solutions to overcoming adverse mental health conditions and top tips for maintaining good health • Spotlight on Dr Fabienne Any questions, comments or enquiries? [email protected] Twitter: www.twitter.com/mycitypodcast IG: www.instagram.com/mycitypodcast Twitter: www.twitter.com/irayliwa IG: www.instagram.com/ire.ae Twitter: www.twitter.com/sam_aluko1 IG: www.instagram.com/sam_aluko Dr Fabienne Palmer: - @drfabiennepalmer on insta - @fabiennepalmer on Twitter - [email protected] is her email. Here is a link to the resource Dr Fabienne mentioned: https://www.psychologytools.com/articles/free-guide-to-living-with-worry-and-anxiety-amidst-global-uncertainty/