Is Your Therapist Qualified to Treat People of Color?
SonderMind
Wednesday, July 1 2020
While mental health awareness continues to increase around the world, stigma persists — especially amongst minority communities.
As a second-generation South Asian woman, Aparna Sagaram intimately understands the shame and stigma that many people of color experience when speaking openly about their mental health and seeking professional support.
In this virtual conversation, Aparna tackles the question: “Is my therapist qualified to treat people of color?” Hear her thoughts below.
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