![]() Bradford’s organization, Therapy for Black Girls, offers its audience mental health resources in the form of articles and podcasts, as well as a directory of over 1,400 therapists. ![]() “I think for a lot of people of color and people from other marginalized groups, therapy in general may still seem like a very weird concept,” says Atlanta-based psychologist Dr Joy Harden Bradford. The ability to access low-barrier mental health information on Instagram can also be especially valuable to people from cultures in which therapy is seen as taboo. The trend also destigmatizes and demystifies therapy, and conveys there is no shame in reaching out to a professional. Plenty of comments beneath posts demonstrate that if you relate to the content in question, you’re far from alone. Yet the phenomenon’s popularity indicates many find it beneficial. Many also seem to blur psychoeducation with other wellness concepts, such as self-care or life coaching. It can also be hard to separate those who have proper qualifications from charlatans: it’s up to users to determine the suitability of those whom they follow. As the American Psychological Association’s Dr Kathleen Ashton says in an email, “There is little evidence to support sharing advice over social media as being effective treatment for health conditions.” (The APA is currently working on professional practice guidelines for social media use.) If you found this useful, give it a thumbs up and share!Īlso, don't forget to follow me on Insta (I rap and cook!) and Linkedin.They are not intended to treat or diagnose – which is for the best.
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