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The Black Woman's Guide to Overcoming Anxiety, Panic, and Fear with Dr. Angela Neal-Barnett
Manage episode 283839459 series 2867605
“There is no sin and shame in being anxious and fearful.” In today’s episode, Dr. Angela Neal-Barnett, a national award-winning psychologist, professor, and leading expert on anxiety disorders in African Americans, discusses how she helps Black women and girls overcome anxiety, panic, and fear. She is the author of the relatable, yet instructive book, Soothe Your Nerves: The Black Woman’s Guide to Understanding and Overcoming Anxiety, Panic, and Fear. We discuss work-related stressors impacting anxiety in Black women, how to recognize the symptoms of anxiety and panic, and strategies for managing and treating anxiety, panic, and fear.
Find links and show notes at https://breakconcrete.com/bc011
Topics Covered:
- Causes of anxiety in Black women
- The underdiagnosis of anxiety in Black women
- Recognizing signs and symptoms of anxiety, panic, and fear
- Understanding isolated sleep paralysis also known as witch riding
- Strategies for managing and treating anxiety and replacing worry
- Connecting stereotype threat, imposter syndrome, tokenism and anxiety
- Questions to ask when selecting a therapist
- Role of sister circles, positive affirmations, prayer and faith in calming anxiety
- Resources for finding a culturally competent therapist: Therapy for Black Girls, Association of Black Psychologist, Anxiety and Depression Association of America
Follow us on
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/breakconcrete/
Twitter https://twitter.com/BreakConcrete/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/breakconcrete/
E-mail feedback to [email protected].
If you like this episode, please leave a review and rating.
54 episodes
Manage episode 283839459 series 2867605
“There is no sin and shame in being anxious and fearful.” In today’s episode, Dr. Angela Neal-Barnett, a national award-winning psychologist, professor, and leading expert on anxiety disorders in African Americans, discusses how she helps Black women and girls overcome anxiety, panic, and fear. She is the author of the relatable, yet instructive book, Soothe Your Nerves: The Black Woman’s Guide to Understanding and Overcoming Anxiety, Panic, and Fear. We discuss work-related stressors impacting anxiety in Black women, how to recognize the symptoms of anxiety and panic, and strategies for managing and treating anxiety, panic, and fear.
Find links and show notes at https://breakconcrete.com/bc011
Topics Covered:
- Causes of anxiety in Black women
- The underdiagnosis of anxiety in Black women
- Recognizing signs and symptoms of anxiety, panic, and fear
- Understanding isolated sleep paralysis also known as witch riding
- Strategies for managing and treating anxiety and replacing worry
- Connecting stereotype threat, imposter syndrome, tokenism and anxiety
- Questions to ask when selecting a therapist
- Role of sister circles, positive affirmations, prayer and faith in calming anxiety
- Resources for finding a culturally competent therapist: Therapy for Black Girls, Association of Black Psychologist, Anxiety and Depression Association of America
Follow us on
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/breakconcrete/
Twitter https://twitter.com/BreakConcrete/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/breakconcrete/
E-mail feedback to [email protected].
If you like this episode, please leave a review and rating.
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