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Akwaba! (This means Welcome in Akan, a Ghanaina language). I‘m Petrina Adusei a Ghanaian Clinical Health Psychologist. I‘m here to talk to my fellow Africans (by citizenship & at heart) about our mental health. We will explore the impact of influences such as culture, family values and more, on our mental health. I will also share helpful tools to improve our mental health and thrive as Africans by guiding us to create A New African Mind. For questions and feedback, please email petrinaadusei@gmail.com
Episodes
Tuesday Dec 07, 2021
A New Mind about Stress
Tuesday Dec 07, 2021
Tuesday Dec 07, 2021
In this episode, I give an introduction into stress and the survival mechanism behind our stress response. I also share some healthy ways you can cope with stress.
Friday Nov 19, 2021
A New Mind about Depression (Intro)
Friday Nov 19, 2021
Friday Nov 19, 2021
In this episode, I give an introduction to what depression looks like in an African context. You'll hear some interesting facts you many not have known about.
Saturday Nov 06, 2021
A New Mind about Boundaries
Saturday Nov 06, 2021
Saturday Nov 06, 2021
This episode is an introduction to the function and benefits of boundaries. I use the analogy of a country's boundaries, to explain the importance of personal boundaries.
Thursday Oct 21, 2021
A New Mind about Building a Secure Sense of Self-Worth
Thursday Oct 21, 2021
Thursday Oct 21, 2021
Self-worth is inherent. You are worthy just because you are. In this episode, I explain why we build our self-worth on external things and use an analogy to help us break away from this.
Wednesday Oct 06, 2021
A New Mind about How Your Identity Develops
Wednesday Oct 06, 2021
Wednesday Oct 06, 2021
This episode explains how most of who believe ourselves to be, is determined very early on in life. I explain the 3 sources of our identity and shed light on the importance of realizing you have the power to reshape how you see yourself.
Tuesday Sep 14, 2021
A New Mind about Factors Affecting Mental Health in Africa
Tuesday Sep 14, 2021
Tuesday Sep 14, 2021
In this episode I speak briefly about how stigma, awareness, religion and training impact the way mental health is viewed and accessed in typical African culture.
Monday Aug 23, 2021
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Monday Aug 23, 2021
Monday Aug 23, 2021
In this episode, I introduce myself to you, and give you a background as to why I began this podcast. I also give you a gist of what to expect in upcoming episodes.