The Power of Community in Mental Health ft. Dr. GiShawn Mance

In this conversation, Dr. GiShawn Mance discusses the complexities of trauma, coping mechanisms, and the importance of community in healing. She emphasizes the need for self-awareness and the role of individual therapy in understanding personal triggers. The discussion also highlights various resources available for mental health support, particularly for the Black community, and the significance of collective healing in overcoming trauma.About Dr. GiShawn Mance, PhD:Dr. GiShawn Mance is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Howard University and a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. Her scholarly work focuses on culturally and contextually relevant trauma-focused mental health interventions, community-based participatory research, and adolescent and emerging adult mental health.Stay Tuned For The Link to The Resources About the Host: Dr. Catherine L. Quinlan, ED.D. I am a researcher, professor, and curriculum design expert. I currently hold the Brenda B. Brodie Endowed Chair for Teacher Education in the School of Education at North Carolina Central University. Learn more about me and my research on my websites and YouTube channels. For more information visit my websites: Personal Website of Dr. Catherine L. Quinlan: https://drcatherinequinlan.comVisibility In STEM Education Consultant/Services: https://visibilityinstem.com/TEDx Talk: The Clarity We Need For Belonging: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3xAD3I3x-M&feature=youtu.beRecent Academic Book: Black Representation in the Science Curriculum: Implications for Identity, Culture, Belonging, and Curriculum Development. https://www.routledge.com/9781032757193Keystone Passage, Chapter Series Book: https://keystonepassage.com