IP0103 Is it even Psychology's place to promote Social Justice?

CW/TW 01: This episode contains a discussion of the ongoing genocide in Gaza from 00:21:58 to 00:30:16. CW/TW 02: This episode also contains brief references to sexual assault and queerphobic hate crimes and hate speech from 00:37:24 to 00:42:20. How do activism and social justice advocacy fit into the scope of practice for mental health professionals? Is it our responsibility? Get up to date with evolving best practices, legal frameworks, and national and international guidelines. Read a transcript of this episode on intersectionalpsychology.com. Are you a healthcare provider in need of CPD points? You might prefer to watch a different version of this episode here and then answer a short quiz to earn 2 Clinical CEUs and 1 Ethics CEU, accredited by the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). Chapter timestamps 00:00:00-00:04:13 Welcome to this episode of Intersectional Psychology 00:04:14-00:16:09 Framing the question 00:16:10-00:36:58 Psychology's historical missteps 00:36:59-00:43:01 Why intersectionality is essential to psychological practice 00:43:02-00:48:01 Case studies and practical applications 00:48:02-01:02:48 Activism and advocacy 01:02:48-01:14:02 Civil disobedience and systemic change 01:14:03-01:19:20 The challenges and controversies 01:19:21-01:21:10 Making intersectionality non-negotiable 01:21:11-01:23:48 Psychology's role in the bigger picture 01:23:49-01:26:38 End credits This podcast centres the voices and experiences of marginalised people for an audience that includes many marginalised people. Comments have therefore been disabled on this channel to safeguard the mental health and dignity of our guests and audience. You are, however, welcome to email me at the address on this channel's page if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions. 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