What BIPOC need to know about Medical Gaslighting
Gaslighting that occurs within healthcare between a healthcare professional and a patient is called ‘medical gaslighting. It’s the feeling that as a patient, your reality is being challenged, invalidated, or outright denied. Simply put, medical gaslighting happens when a healthcare provider dismisses or minimizes your health concerns. In this post, we’ll look at what gaslighting looks like in healthcare, how to recognize when it’s happening, its impact on health outcomes, and how you can respond.
Destigmatizing Vulnerability with Julius Boatwright
Julius Boatwright, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Steel Smiling, joined Spora Health in this conversation discussing mental health access, stigma, vulnerability, and healing within the Black community.
Healing Generational Trauma with Nkechi Njaka
Nkechi Njaka joins us again to speak with Spora Health founder and CEO, Dan Miller, about generational trauma and resiliency experienced by people exisiting in black bodies. As a neuroscientist and mindfulness guide, Nkechi brings her unique perspective to a conversation that touches on healing, history, joy, and ancestry.
Black Joy and Public Health with Rebecca Desir
In this conversation Rebecca Desir, a community and mental health advocate, sat down with Spora Health founder to discuss her work in public health and how this work has to center joy.
The Healing Power of Music with Nkechi Njaka
Nkechi Njaka joins us again to speak with Spora Health founder and CEO, Dan Miller, about the significance of music and movement in her life and the role it's played in sustaining her. As a neuroscientist, choreographer, and mindfulness guide, Nkechi brings her unique perspective to a conversation that touches on the scientific and the immeasurable qualities of music.
The Ultimate Mental Health Resource for People of Color
As the saying goes- mental health is wealth, but for many black and brown people, accumulating that wealth can be a struggle. If you are a person of color in search of help, we've compiled a comprehensive list of resources to help you get the help you need.