Disrupting Racial Disparities in Mental Health with Dr. Charmain Jackman

On this episode of the SheGeeksOut podcast, we chat with Dr. Charmain Jackman, founder of InnoPsych, a mental health platform focusing on therapists of color. Dr. Jackman shares insights on challenges in mental health support for BIPOC communities, her journey with InnoPsych, and how emotional well-being practices can translate into the workplace. Tune in for an engaging discussion on promoting diversity and inclusion in mental health services.   [00:01:16] Interview with Dr. Charmain starts. [00:06:29] Entrepreneurship journey and challenges. [00:08:24] Overcoming obstacles in therapy. [00:14:47] Finding the right therapist. [00:18:04] Workplace well-being. [00:20:24] National BIPOC Mental Health Awareness. [00:26:59] Importance of cultural competency [00:30:49] Lack of cultural competency in therapy. [00:33:21] Accessibility in finding therapists. [00:35:30] Decolonized approach to therapy. [00:42:32] The role of AI in therapy. [00:44:21] Privacy concerns in therapy industry. [00:49:31] Self-care and prioritizing health. [00:53:27] Stepping out of comfort zone. [00:55:24] Stay updated on all things. Visit us at InclusionGeeks.com to stay up to date on all the ways you can make the workplace work for everyone! Check out Inclusion Geeks Academy and InclusionGeeks.com/podcast for the code to get a free mini course.