77: Breaking the Stigma: Overlooked Aspects of Mental Health Awareness for Therapists with Sindee Gozansky, LCPC

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Breaking the Stigma: Overlooked Aspects of Mental Health Awareness for Therapists with Sindee Gozansky, LCPC

In this solo episode of the Heart-Centered Therapist Podcast, host Sindee Gozansky dedicates the discussion to Mental Health Awareness Month. Sindee highlights often overlooked aspects of mental health awareness that even therapists might miss. She covers key statistics from NAMI, the importance of self-care, cultural competence, addressing internal stigma, the impact of language, the role of social determinants, ongoing education, maintaining personal boundaries, and the power of advocacy.

Sindee provides practical tips and encourages continuous growth and reflection among mental health professionals to reduce stigma, foster open dialogues, and make a broader impact.

00:00 Introduction and Purpose 00:53 Mental Health Statistics and Questions 02:03 Personal Connection to Mental Health 03:12 Overlooked Aspects of Mental Health Awareness 03:30 Self-Care for Therapists 05:43 Cultural Competence in Therapy 08:09 Addressing Stigma Within the Mental Health Field 10:23 The Impact of Language in Mental Health 12:48 Social Determinants of Health 16:23 The Need for Ongoing Education 17:56 Maintaining Personal Boundaries 19:40 The Power of Advocacy 21:43 Conclusion and Call to Action

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