Episode 13 | What it's Like to be Depressed While Black | with Imadé

Beyond the Checkbox

English - July 02, 2020 02:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MB
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With everything going on with Black Lives Matter, this week's episode takes a critical look at mental healthcare and how it too plays a part in systemic racism in today's society. Our special guest, Imadé, is an award-winning writer that's been featured in major publications including Vice, The Huffington Post, Refinery 29, Forbes, The Mighty, and many others. She's also the co-founder of Depressed While Black, a movement that has created a voice for the black community who've been affected by mental illness.