Somewhat Dysfunctional

Episode 5: Viral PTSD

Welcome and welcome back! Nii Ato and Lauren are here again, chatting about Viral PTSD (A.k.a. Vicarious Trauma) in episode 5. Listen in as we discuss and share how we cope with the perpetual bombardment of witnessing police brutality against people of color, especially black men. In this era of ubiquitous social media, the phenomenon … Continue reading Episode 5: Viral PTSD →

Episode 4: #45 disorder

Episode cuatro! In this week’s episode Nii Ato talks and Lauren sniffles (her apologies, lol) through “#45 disorder,” otherwise known as the Trump presidency. Therapists and their patients are struggling to cope amid the national nervous breakdown that was the 2016 election and 2017 inauguration of #45/He who shall not be named’s regime. Consequently, Nii Ato … Continue reading Episode 4: #45 disorder →

Episode 3: Let Your Freak Flag Fly!

Episode tres! In this week’s episode, the main topic explores our own attitudes about mental health through how we view and treat celebrities. Nii Ato and Lauren also give their takes on artists using their platform to promote mental health awareness and share their own experiences. From Kanye to Cudi to Keke, we hear them … Continue reading Episode 3: Let Your Freak Flag Fly! →

Episode 2: Pray It Away

Welcome Back! In this week’s episode our main topic is therapy and prayer. There is an aversion to therapy in communities of color. With a history of distrust within the medical field, it’s no wonder. The church has been a source that many people of color rely on to aid and resolve mental anguish. The … Continue reading Episode 2: Pray It Away →

Episode 1: Somewhat Dysfunctional

Our debut episode! We, Lauren & Nii Ato, introduce ourselves and the mission of Somewhat Dysfunctional, which is to open up the topic of mental health and therapy as seen through the lens of communities of color. We define how we see ourselves as people of color, how we came to be involved with mental … Continue reading Episode 1: Somewhat Dysfunctional →