#18: "The Process of Becoming Black"




Root & Grow Chats w/ Dr. Amber Thornton show

Summary: Learn about the "Nigrescence Model" and why it is relevant to #MinorityMentalHealth. Resources: Therapy For Black Girls- Therapist Directory- http://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/therapist-directory/ Association of Black Psychologists (ABPSI)- Therapist Directory- http://www.abpsi.org/find-psychologists/ Follow @melaninandmentalhealth on IG to see mental health professionals of color featured all during the month of July.- https://www.instagram.com/melaninandmentalhealth/ Learning more about #MinorityMentalHealth- http://www.dramberthornton.com/minority-mental-health-awareness.html BOOKS: "Shades of Black: Diversity in African American Identity" by Dr. William E. Cross- http://www.temple.edu/tempress/titles/754_reg.html "African American Psychology: From Africa to America"- https://us.sagepub.com/en-us/nam/african-american-psychology/book236802 * * * * * * * * * Do you have a question you would like answered on ‘A Different Perspective’ podcast? If so, email your question to me at podcast@dramberthornton.com. Are you interested in having me come speak with your students, organization, club, group, community, colleagues, employees, etc. about topics ranging from culture, diversity, inclusion, mental health, wellness, self-care, or psychology? If so, email me at hello@dramberthornton.com. * * * * * * * * * Tweet, Instagram, Facebook, or email me with your ideas and feedback about the podcast. podcast@dramberthornton.com @dramberthornton (Twitter, Facebook, IG) Listen to 'A Different Perspective' podcast on: SoundCloud- https://soundcloud.com/dramberthornton iTunes- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/a-different-perspective-dr-amber-thornton/id1205183788?mt=2 Google Play- https://play.google.com/music/m/I5tonwxeqzyjxsvbb2aoiflx3ki?t=A_Different_Perspective__Dr_Amber_Thornton * * * * * * * * * All music produced by Joshua Thornton. Contact: joshutheproducer@aol.com