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Published April 12th, 2024, 04:27 pm

Diverse and inclusive practices are critical to making mental health care and support is accessible to anyone, regardless of who they are or where they come from. Tune into the next episode of Nobody’s Perfect, where host Jason Hopcus sits down with Dr. Shakari Hood, a dedicated advocate for equitable outcomes in healthcare. With her expertise in the nonprofit and healthcare sectors, Dr. Hood helps us uncover mental health challenges within BIPOC communities, the impact of financial constraints on accessibility to services, and the crucial role of culturally sensitive care in addressing disparities. She’ll also share her strategies for breaking down barriers to access, the importance of advocacy in combating social determinants of health, and effective frameworks for addressing stigma within BIPOC communities, with a focus on serving youth. Join Jason and Dr. Hood for a powerful discussion that aims to dismantle stigma, offer solutions, and empower everyone to thrive. Be sure to visit nobodysperfect.community for more mental health content, including clinically-approved resources and tools aimed to support you on your journey to self-empowerment, and follow @NobodysPerfectCommunity on socials for updates and more info. #MentalHealthAwareness #BIPOCMentalHealth #EquityInHealthcare #StigmaFree #YouthMentalHealth #SocialDeterminants #nobodysperfect

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Episode 11: Culturally Competent Mental Health Care for Youth in BIPOC Communities with Dr. Shakari Hood

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