Why I Left is kicking off BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Guest with a special guest, Dr. Chrissy Lee.
Dr. Lee is a neuropsychologist who focuses on gender and racial mental health care disparities and neuropsychological assessment.
During the episode, Dr. Lee discussed the trends she is seeing in her practice and the community she serves. She shared her experiences as one of the few psychologists of color in a large hospital system, where they faced pressure to provide education on culturally relevant topics and equity-focused therapeutic work due to the increasing diversity of students and staff.
The episode also delved into the topic of mentorship, and how it can be crucial for increasing representation in the field. Dr. Lee shared how good mentors helped them to advocate for themselves and recognize when things were unethical or inappropriate during their training.
Additionally, the episode shed light on how the pandemic has affected mental health. Dr. Lee discussed how remote learning has worked well for some neurodiverse kids who were historically on the fringe, while social isolation has triggered depressive episodes for others.
We hope this episode provides important insights for listeners who may be navigating the challenges of mental health during the pandemic, as well as for psychologists and mental health providers who are invested in creating safe and inclusive environments.
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Key topics discussed (Timestamps):
[00:00:30] Dr. Chrissy Lee: Neuropsychologist discusses mental health disparities.
[00:05:02] Neuropsychologist: assesses, diagnoses, and recommends treatments.
[00:06:42] Telehealth helped adjust career during pandemic.
[00:12:54] Graduation and telehealth challenges caused reflection.
[00:17:54] Psychology has culturally embedded biases.
[00:19:40] Low diversity in psychology doctoral degrees awarded.
[00:23:04] Pressure to educate on cultural topics wears on mental health professional
[00:27:47] Community. Prioritizing self-care and family activities.
[00:30:32] Mental health providers of color face challenges.
[00:34:41] Reflect on journey and values for support.
[00:37:58] Mentorship important for neuropsychologists of color.
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