Revolt Black News anchor and editor-in-chief Mara Campo joined the podcast “Our Body Politic” as a guest host to talk about the national mental health crisis. She spoke to people who are working outside the box to make a difference.
In this episode, a compelling conversation with Ifetayo Harvey, Executive Director of the People of Color Psychedelic Collective, and Sandy McCrae Wright, Program Director of Comhar Open Door Clubhouse is featured. The discussion spanned a variety of topics, beginning with Kimone Felix's moving personal story, detailing the lasting effects of her childhood trauma, her struggle with dyscalculia, and the response of the mental health system. .
The story unfolds into an innovative mental health approach and introduces Comhar Open Door Clubhouse's community-based model where members actively participate in a variety of activities such as meal planning, data entry, and social media management. Masu. Harvey highlights the People of Color Psychedelic Collective, a remote, volunteer-based organization focused on education and community building for people of color interested in psychedelics.
This conversation explores the intersection of psychedelics and mental health treatment, highlighting their potential as alternative treatment tools. Both guests emphasized the importance of community support and the shortcomings of the current mental health system. Harvey advocates for policy change, emphasizes the need for fair drug policy, and recognizes the historical impact of harmful drug laws on marginalized communities.
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“Our Body Politic” highlights the critical role of storytelling in amplifying underrepresented voices and seeking systemic change. This episode explores multiple dimensions of trauma, mental health issues, innovative solutions, and the urgent need for policy reform.
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