Black Mind Chronicles

Episode 16: Black Britain & America a Mental Health Conversation

December 21, 2020 Chase Jackson Season 1 Episode 16
Black Mind Chronicles
Episode 16: Black Britain & America a Mental Health Conversation
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Discussion: 

  • Are black Britians supported more systematically than Black Americans in the US?
  • The mental “life sentence” of being black
  • Being too pro black in the workplace
  • Finding happiness in dark times...advice?

My Guest: 

Ishbel Straker: is a Consultant Prescribing Nurse and is the CEO of IStraker Consultants in Liverpool.

  • focused on offering a bespoke service to her patients, combining clinically evidenced therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Therapy as well as a prescribing service if appropriate
  • a recognized expert in the field of Addiction and co-existing mental health problems. She writes a mental health column for the Liverpool Echo.
  • She is an experienced Expert Witness for APEX.
  • supervises senior nurses in various organizations which includes clinically advising on complex patients
  • Ishbel has a keen interest in working with women with the following issues;
    • Trauma, Performance Related Issues, Relationships, Alcohol, Recreational drugs, Gambling, Stress, Anxiety, OCD

 

Ishbel Straker's Social Media and Websites

 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IshbelStraker/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ishbelstraker/?hl=en 

Website: http://www.ishbelstraker.co.uk/ 

Email: ishbel@istrakerconsultants.co.uk 

Phone: 0151 7067912


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Are black Britians supported more systematically than Black American in the US?
The mental “life sentence” of being black
Being too pro black in the workplace
Finding happiness in dark times...advice?