Becoming Quote by Morgan Parker
“I don't think that there are as many black women or women of color becoming psychiatrists, so we can't find them and then we feel looked at and studied and that's part of what is damaging to us. It's hard to find therapy that is actually a tool for your own liberation. I think we can be really distrustful.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast on mental health, 2023
Underrepresentation of Black women in psychiatry leads to mistrust and limited therapeutic options, harming liberation.
In simple terms: Few Black women psychiatrists make patients feel unsafe and unheard.
Key Takeaway
Seek diverse mental‑health providers.
Themes
representation
mental health
trust
liberation
Mood
hopeful
concerned
Type
social
personal
When to use this quote
- therapy search
- community support
- advocacy groups
Key Concepts
systemic bias
cultural competence
Questions to Reflect On
- What steps can increase representation?
- How can you build trust with a therapist?
A Different Perspective
Finding the right therapist can be time‑consuming and costly.
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