Join me on the DesignerUp podcast as I discuss mental health and the myths and stigmas that often face individuals from ethic and immigrant backgrounds as well as those that are considered high-functioning.
Elizabeth Alli and I discuss the barriers to seeking mental health help and striking a balance between our digital and mental spaces.
Show Notes:
What motivated Dr. Munn to get into the field of psychology and mental health [2:07]
Dr. Munn’s story as a child of refugees [4:10]
How immigrants and diverse populations view therapy and psychology [12:01]
Normalizing mental health; taking care of our minds is no different than taking care of our bodies [16:25]
You don’t have to have a mental disorder or severe anxiety or depression to seek therapy [20:43]
Tech isolation, burn out, cyber bullying and the way we express the need to connect [29:43]
Finding the balance between the digital world and being in touch with the physical world [32:26]
Links:
DesignerUp – Mindful Design and Interactions courses to help you create better user experiences and interfaces