EP#08 - BREAKING THE STIGMA: MENTAL HEALTH IN STEM with Dr. Charlene Whitaker-Brown

In this episode, I talk about mental health in STEM with Clinical Associate Professor at UNC Charlotte and owner of MindHeart Institute and Wellness Center, PLLC.Here are some of the questions I ask Dr. Charlene Whitaker-Brown:What are some unique challenges STEM professionals face regarding mental health?How can workplaces in STEM industries foster better mental health practices?What role does mentorship play in breaking the stigma around mental health?Here are some key points discussed in this episode about breaking the stigma around mental health in STEM:The cultural and systemic barriers that contribute to silence and stigma.Practical strategies for promoting mental well-being among STEM professionals.How to build a culture of compassion and support in STEM environments.About the Host: Tiffani TeacheyTiffani Teachey is a Sr. Mechanical Engineer, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) advocate, TEDx international speaker, and international best-selling author of the children’s book “What Can I Be? STEM Careers from A to Z,” the STEM Crew Kids Adventures series, and three empowerment books. She is the host of the Read It Right Radio Show on WDRBmedia. Tiffani owns Thrive Edge Publishing and is the owner/publishing consultant of Inspired Authors Publishing. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master of Science in Engineering Management, both from The University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She is a Leadership Studies Ph.D. student at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.As an engineer with over 19 years of experience, Tiffani is passionate about inspiring the next generation to engage in STEM careers. She was born and raised in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and enjoys traveling and being a youth mentor. For more about Tiffani, visit her website at www.TiffaniTeachey.com. Check out the free STEM gift—the 10 STEM Scholarships & Organizations e-book—at www.stemistheway.com.