Oppression & Mental Health Intersections by Krystal Kavita Jagoo, MSW. https://padlet.com/EquitableForAll/tcq547f63skz7o8r What first comes to mind when you think of the intersection of mental health? Does this image resonate with your understanding? Are you new to thinking about this? en-us 2021-06-09 08:24:40 UTC 2026-02-02 20:12:47 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/EquitableForAll/tcq547f63skz7o8r/wish/1595982287 I think about the social determinants of health

]]> 2021-06-09 14:51:54 UTC https://padlet.com/EquitableForAll/tcq547f63skz7o8r/wish/1595982287 https://padlet.com/EquitableForAll/tcq547f63skz7o8r/wish/1595983071 racial health inequity, forced displacement, dehumanization of people who look like you in mass media.  ]]> 2021-06-09 14:52:08 UTC https://padlet.com/EquitableForAll/tcq547f63skz7o8r/wish/1595983071 It's overwhelming to think about the different ways a body like mine can be dehumanized and marginalized https://padlet.com/EquitableForAll/tcq547f63skz7o8r/wish/1595983394 2021-06-09 14:52:15 UTC https://padlet.com/EquitableForAll/tcq547f63skz7o8r/wish/1595983394 https://padlet.com/EquitableForAll/tcq547f63skz7o8r/wish/1595985111 Stigma for those dealing with mental health struggles and then on top of that how living through oppression compounds and contributes to mental health problems which makes it a double whammy. ]]> 2021-06-09 14:52:51 UTC https://padlet.com/EquitableForAll/tcq547f63skz7o8r/wish/1595985111 https://padlet.com/EquitableForAll/tcq547f63skz7o8r/wish/1595985162 Microaggressions increasing daily stress levels of BIPOC folks]]> 2021-06-09 14:52:51 UTC https://padlet.com/EquitableForAll/tcq547f63skz7o8r/wish/1595985162 https://padlet.com/EquitableForAll/tcq547f63skz7o8r/wish/1595985655 Micro aggressions that aren’t so micro Afterall 

]]> 2021-06-09 14:53:03 UTC https://padlet.com/EquitableForAll/tcq547f63skz7o8r/wish/1595985655 Limited numbers of BIPOC mental health providers due to socioeconomic barriers to access training & certification – so less access to mental health services that meet the needs of BIPOC https://padlet.com/EquitableForAll/tcq547f63skz7o8r/wish/1595986659 2021-06-09 14:53:23 UTC https://padlet.com/EquitableForAll/tcq547f63skz7o8r/wish/1595986659 https://padlet.com/EquitableForAll/tcq547f63skz7o8r/wish/1595991265  I think about the corporatization of mental health #bellletstalk, but the lack of tangible resources being designated to mental health. 

]]> 2021-06-09 14:55:00 UTC https://padlet.com/EquitableForAll/tcq547f63skz7o8r/wish/1595991265 i think of the BIPOC people in my life and all the oppression situations and micro aggressions they face and how it may affect their relationship and needs from me as a white person https://padlet.com/EquitableForAll/tcq547f63skz7o8r/wish/1596543033 2021-06-09 18:15:08 UTC https://padlet.com/EquitableForAll/tcq547f63skz7o8r/wish/1596543033 I think about issues of housing and food insecurity a lot as it impacts certain groups of people more systemically https://padlet.com/EquitableForAll/tcq547f63skz7o8r/wish/1596544162 2021-06-09 18:15:38 UTC https://padlet.com/EquitableForAll/tcq547f63skz7o8r/wish/1596544162 https://padlet.com/EquitableForAll/tcq547f63skz7o8r/wish/1596547869 I think about the performance nature of certain corporations/people who perform caring but do not actually preach it ]]> 2021-06-09 18:17:13 UTC https://padlet.com/EquitableForAll/tcq547f63skz7o8r/wish/1596547869 I think about oppression as a weapon too often use against various group of population https://padlet.com/EquitableForAll/tcq547f63skz7o8r/wish/1596548715 2021-06-09 18:17:35 UTC https://padlet.com/EquitableForAll/tcq547f63skz7o8r/wish/1596548715 https://padlet.com/EquitableForAll/tcq547f63skz7o8r/wish/1596549390 I think about intergenerational trauma and how this manifests in a multitude of ways 

]]> 2021-06-09 18:17:52 UTC https://padlet.com/EquitableForAll/tcq547f63skz7o8r/wish/1596549390 I think about access to mental healthcare services and it being a privilege for many. https://padlet.com/EquitableForAll/tcq547f63skz7o8r/wish/1596549637 2021-06-09 18:17:58 UTC https://padlet.com/EquitableForAll/tcq547f63skz7o8r/wish/1596549637 Wealth gap https://padlet.com/EquitableForAll/tcq547f63skz7o8r/wish/1596550338 I think about the inequities in wealth and thr growing gap between people of different socioeconomic backgrounds. People who come from a wealthier background can easily access services than rest of us. ]]> 2021-06-09 18:18:16 UTC https://padlet.com/EquitableForAll/tcq547f63skz7o8r/wish/1596550338 https://padlet.com/EquitableForAll/tcq547f63skz7o8r/wish/1596552141 I think about access to therapy and mental health services and finding support regarding specific BIPOC/mental health needs from a health practitioner who holistically understands the impacts of oppression and racism  - finding a therapist who "gets it" is exhausting! ]]> 2021-06-09 18:19:06 UTC https://padlet.com/EquitableForAll/tcq547f63skz7o8r/wish/1596552141 I think about the use of language and availability of interpreters for counselling for both newcomers as well as people who have been here for many years but still are most comfortable speaking about emotions in their dominant language https://padlet.com/EquitableForAll/tcq547f63skz7o8r/wish/1596552352 2021-06-09 18:19:11 UTC https://padlet.com/EquitableForAll/tcq547f63skz7o8r/wish/1596552352 https://padlet.com/EquitableForAll/tcq547f63skz7o8r/wish/1596553765 i think about Islamophobia especially today and such horrid loss of life]]> 2021-06-09 18:19:45 UTC https://padlet.com/EquitableForAll/tcq547f63skz7o8r/wish/1596553765 Patience https://padlet.com/EquitableForAll/tcq547f63skz7o8r/wish/1596554190 We are always reminded to be patient with others - when the priority must be that we are always patient with ourselves.

]]> 2021-06-09 18:19:58 UTC https://padlet.com/EquitableForAll/tcq547f63skz7o8r/wish/1596554190 concerns about confidentiality in small towns/communities and the stigma https://padlet.com/EquitableForAll/tcq547f63skz7o8r/wish/1596555586 2021-06-09 18:20:38 UTC https://padlet.com/EquitableForAll/tcq547f63skz7o8r/wish/1596555586 https://padlet.com/EquitableForAll/tcq547f63skz7o8r/wish/1596665565 I think of immigrants who came here aiming they will create a safe thriving life for their family only to find out that they are not good enough as professionals, their education or experience doesn't matter and as as we found out on Sunday, their lives don't matter sometimes either.

For so many immigrants and refugees, it is a few generations before they can feel Canadian enough.]]> 2021-06-09 19:11:59 UTC https://padlet.com/EquitableForAll/tcq547f63skz7o8r/wish/1596665565