Studio Talk: Real Conversations About Mental Health. 

Getting Started in Therapy. Episode 2

In this episode the co-hosts, Xiomara and Victoria, discuss how to get started with therapy. They explain the difference between “needing” and “benefiting” from mental health services and offer some examples of when to consider reaching out to a mental health provider. In addition they have an honest discussion about children and their potential mental health needs. Xiomara and Victoria also discuss some of the different barriers that potentially impede people, particularly marginalized and underserved populations, from taking that first step towards getting mental healthcare. 

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References:

https://psychology.unl.edu/childmaltreatmentlab/documents/Barrierstoservicesinlatinofamilies_Haig_2001.pdf

https://nami.org/Your-Journey/Identity-and-Cultural-Dimensions/LGBTQI

https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2316&context=etd

https://www.americanprogress.org/events/women-color-mental-health-silence-solutions-success-resilience/#:~:text=Women%20of%20color%20suffer%20disproportionately,rate%20for%20all%20new%20mothers.

https://www.apha.org/policies-and-advocacy/public-health-policy-statements/policy-database/2015/01/28/14/51/removing-barriers-to-mental-health-services-for-veterans

Resources:

Major Depression (Clinical Depression) 

What is Child Abuse?

ADDITIONAL CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES

Mental Health Resources:

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Studio Talk contact: studiotalkmentalhealth@gmail.com

Learn more about our co-hosts: 

Xiomara A. Sosa www.thex-studio.org

Victoria Lockridge https://www.wildvioletcounseling.com/

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The Studio Talk podcast and the information provided by Xiomara A. Sosa and Victoria Lockridge are solely intended for informational and entertainment purposes and are not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Although they are licensed mental health counselors, the views expressed on this site or any related content should not be taken for medical, psychological or psychiatric advice. Always consult your physician or appropriate mental health provider before making any decisions related to your physical or mental health.

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