Therapy Truths & Myths
True or False: Therapy is only for people with serious mental illness
What is False
Who is Dr. Joy Harden Bradford?
Who is Founder of Therapy for Black Girls
What is burnout?
What is Physical/emotional exhaustion from prolonged stress
What is self-care?
What is anything that helps you maintain your mental, physical, or emotional health
True or False: Talking about mental health is still taboo in many Black families?
What is true
What is one common myth about Black people and therapy?
What is Black people don't go/need to therapy
Name one Black public figure who has openly discussed their mental health?
Who is Taraji P. Henson, Kid Cudi, Simone Biles
What is one physical sign of burnout?
what are fatigue, headaches, insomnia, lack of motivation
True or False: Binge-watching TV is always self-care?
What is false – depends on intention & balance)
What role can spirituality play in mental wellness?
What is provides hope, community, coping, etc
True or False: All therapists are trained in cultural competency?
What is False
What foundation did Taraji P. Henson start for mental health advocacy?
What is The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation
What does “setting boundaries” mean in mental health terms?
what is protecting your energy/time/emotional well-being
Name one low-cost self-care practice.
What is journaling, walking, deep breathing, prayer
What does "intergenerational trauma" mean?
What is trauma passed down through generations in families or communities
What is one way to find a culturally competent Black therapist?
What is Therapy for Black Girls, Psychology Today filters
Who is Dr. Thema Bryant?
Who is a Psychologist, minister, and current APA( American Psychological Association) president
Give one example of a healthy boundary
what is saying no, taking breaks, not answering late-night texts
How is self-care different from escapism?
What is self-care is restorative; escapism avoids the problem
Name one community support resource for Black mental health.
What is BEAM, Therapy for Black Men
What is one major barrier Black people face when accessing mental health care?
what is stigma, cost, provider bias, access
Who was the first African American woman licensed as a psychologist in the U.S.?
Who is Dr. Mamie Phipps Clark?
What’s a mental health consequence of ignoring burnout?
what is anxiety, depression, breakdown
Name a culturally rooted self-care tradition in the Black community.
What is soul food with family, church, music/danc
What is “Black joy” and why is it important for mental health?
What is celebrating Black identity, culture, and resilience