Counselling is a western model of practice. The earlier you seek help for mental illness, the better your prospects for recovery. So if you think there’s even a slight chance you need help with your mental health, talk to your GP. You’re not clogging up the system or denying anyone else care. Either you’ll be reassured that you’re not unwell, or you’ll get a head start on the road back to good health.
It’s widely known stereotype that topics like depression and suicide are “white people things” or that mental illnesses will just pass on like a common cold . As black women we’ve been taught that we have super powers and strength unknown to regular human beings.
Counselling needs confidentiality but our culture is to share our problems and frustrations
It’s widely known stereotype that topics like depression and suicide are “white people things” or that mental illnesses will just pass on like a common cold . As black women we’ve been taught that we have super powers and strength unknown to regular human beings.
Counselling needs confidentiality but our culture is to share our problems and frustrations