{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Healing Racial Trauma and Reimagining Mental Health with Dr. Monnica Williams","description":"This episode of Culture Stew dives deep into the intersection of race, mental health, and systemic change with special guest Dr. Monnica T. Williams, a renowned clinical psychologist, professor, and leading researcher in racial trauma and mental health disparities. Dr. Williams joins Maria to explore the profound impact of racial injustice on psychological well-being\u2014and how culturally informed care can lead to healing and transformation.  Together, they discuss the history and ongoing harm of structural racism in mental health systems, the promise of psychedelic-assisted therapies for BIPOC communities, and the responsibilities practitioners hold in advancing equity in clinical settings.  Key topics:   Understanding and addressing racial trauma   Culturally responsive clinical practices   The role of psychedelics in mental health treatment   The intersection of research, advocacy, and clinical care    About our guest:  Dr. Monnica T. Williams, PhD, ABPP, is a board-certified clinical psychologist and Professor at the University of Ottawa, where she holds the Canada Research Chair in Mental Health Disparities. She directs the Behavioral Wellness Clinics in Ottawa and Connecticut, and her research\u2014spanning over 200 publications\u2014focuses on BIPOC mental health, racial trauma, and cultural competence. She has been featured in NPR, CTV, CBS, the New York Times, and more. &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;Learn more:   Website: monnicawilliams.com   Certification Program: racialtraumahealing.com   Anti-Racism Training:  EB Training Solutions   Retreat Video: YouTube     Connect with Dr. Williams:   X (formerly Twitter): @DrMonnica   Instagram: @drmonnica   LinkedIn: linkedin.com\/in\/monnicawilliams     Listen &amp;amp; Subscribe: Find this episode and more at https:\/\/msmglobalconsulting.com\/category\/culture-stew-podcast\/ or wherever you get your podcasts. &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Culture Stew","author_url":"https:\/\/msmglobalconsulting.com\/category\/culture-stew-podcast\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/36761390\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/188931680"}