Kelvin Nguyen | Decolonizing Mental Health
About the Episode
When Kelvin Nguyen was dealing with a mental health crisis, his family called the police for help. Mental health isn’t a crime and he wasn’t a criminal. Today, through VietCare, Nguyen educates and counsels others like him to overcome social taboos, discard shame, and seek mental healthcare. With the help of therapy, he is happy to be on this journey of self-realization while helping others.
Aired:
06/30/21
| Expires: | Runtime: 4m 00s
Extras
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Dr. Igda Martinez | Decolonizing Mental Health
Dr. Igda Martinez is dedicated to empowering unhoused people and breaking stereotypes.3:24 -
Rosalba Calleros & Alan Alfaro | Decolonizing Mental Health
A mother's struggle to find adequate mental healthcare for her son with a disability.5:22 -
Dr. Hooman Keshavarzi | Decolonizing Mental Health
Dr. Keshavarzi is building psychological treatment processes around faith-based concepts.4:03 -
Adriana Alejandre | Decolonizing Mental Health
Adriana Alejandre decides to change the way the Latinx community views mental healthcare.4:17 -
Shelby Rowe | Decolonizing Mental Health
Struggle against a culture that robs Native people of their identity and sense of self.4:55 -
Drs. Fosters-Circle of Life | Decolonizing Mental Health
Native psychologists push for a move away from self and into the circularity of nature.3:24 -
Drs. Fosters-Modern Warrior | Decolonizing Mental Health
Those leaving the reservation for higher education have tools to protect their community.4:11 -
Linh An and Sharyn Luo | Decolonizing Mental Health
A good mental health treatment process must include families and friends.5:14 -
Natasha Stovall | Decolonizing Mental Health
Natasha Stovall’s centering of whiteness aims to cure psychiatry’s colorblindness.5:51
