Aimée Lim-Miller, LICSW
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BIPOC [Black, Indigenous, People of Color] Mental Health Support

9/10/2020

 
I'm sharing the helpful resources put together my MGH Psychiatry Services here.  
Online Support Groups
  • Therapy for Black Girls: Online space founded by Dr. Joy Bradford dedicated to encouraging the mental wellness of Black women and girls, including a free podcast aimed at making mental health topics accessible
  • Talkspace Support Group: Free therapist-led support group for coping with racial trauma
  • Sister Afya Online Sister Support Group: Support group for learning from other women and learning life skills to improve mental well-being ($10/session fee but can contact booking@sistaafya.com if fee is prohibitive)
  • Ethel’s Club: Paid membership-based virtual community with classes, live events and wellness resources for promoting wellbeing in people of color 


Self-Guided Virtual Resources 
Apps and Materials
  • The Safe Place: Free smartphone app focused on psychoeducation and self-care for minority mental health, geared towards the Black community
  • Liberate: Free meditation app designed specifically for the BIPOC community and led by BIPOC teachers
  • Racial Trauma Guide: Virtual guide on coping with racial stressors and being an ally, developed by the EMPOWER (Engaging Minorities in Prevention Outreach Wellness Education & Research) Lab
  • Black Emotional and Mental Health (BEAM) Toolkit & Resources
Reads
  • Experiences of Racism and Stress and Anxiety for Black Americans: A Mindfulness and Acceptance-Based Coping Approach (ADAA; Drs. Tahirah Abdullah & Jessica Graham-LoPresti): Article discusses link between experiences of racism and mental health, with a specific focus on anxiety; coping strategies that may be beneficial in the face of experiences of racism; and recognizing broader responsibilities outside individuals to reduce racism
  • Resources for Asian and AAPI Students Experiencing COVID-19 Related Harassment (Harvard Department of East Asian Languages and Civilizations): Discusses coping strategies for responding to harassment, potential resources for assistance, and a list of culturally relevant mental health organizations
Other Resource Compilations 
  • Mental Health Resources For and By People of Color
  • Four Ways People of Color Can Foster Mental Health & Practice Restorative Healing
  • Black Mental Health Matters
  • 44 Mental Health Resources for Black People
  • Black Advocacy, Resistance & Empowerment (BARE) Resources

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    • Assessment Tools
    • Anxiety/ Panic Disorder >
      • ACT- Thought Defusion
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      • BIPOC Support
    • GLBTQQI
    • VALUES WORK
    • EFT
    • Trauma >
      • Window of Tolerance
    • COVID-19