IP02 Best of Decolonising Mental Health (Season 2) 2025

This Best Of Season 2 episode of Intersectional Psychology brings together key moments from a season focused on decolonising mental health practice. Host Aurora Brown, Registered Counsellor, is joined by Shaheeda Sadeck and Neesha Chhiba, two Registered Counsellors working at the intersections of psychology, culture, spirituality, community care, and social justice. Together, they explore how colonial histories, apartheid, religion, racism, Islamophobia, homophobia, and global political violence continue to shape mental health — particularly in South Africa. 🎁 Support the podcast and get exclusive bonus content at Patreon.com/IntersectionalPsychology. 🌈 If this episode resonates, please share it, rate the show, and send us your thoughts.  📄 Download a transcript of this episode on IntersectionalPsychology.com. ⏳ Chapter Timestamps 00:00:00 Land acknowledgement 00:00:28 Title credits  00:01:23 Introduction to decolonising mental health 00:10:04 Decolonial practice with children 00:18:34 How social practice and multiculturalism enhance psychology 00:24:39 Trauma-informed child mental health care 00:30:38 Impact of Islamophobia on the mental health of Muslims in SA 00:35:58 Mental health of Queer Muslims in Cape Town 00:41:15 How parents can support their children's mental health 00:45:36 From SA to Palestine: Ongoing decolonial work 00:48:24 Power, freedom, and difference in mental health care 00:53:13 Trauma-informed self care 00:56:30 End credits Stay connected to Aurora and Intersectional Psychology 🔗 Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts 📮 Got feedback or questions? Reach out at @IntersectionalPsychology or IntersectionalPsychologyPod[@]gmail.com You can contribute to the Palestine Children's Relief Fund at https://www.pcrf.net/  See Privacy Policy at https://intersectionalpsychology.com/privacy-policy/