Episode 10: THe STate of Africa’s Health and Wellness
As Africans we are keenly aware of the need to increase awareness on mental health; and decrease cultural biases and stigma on mental health. This episode, we chat with Dr. Carol Labor, a Doctor of Public Health whose research is grounded at the intersection of mental health and trauma with over 30 years combined professional experience. After 40 years of living in the United States, Dr. Labor recently returned home to Sierra Leone to focus on women’s wellness.
You don’t want to miss:
Africa’s mental health challenges
Trauma, sexual based violence, suicide
The role of the community, educators and government officials to address Africa’s mental health challenges
Through my story and those of my amazing guests, I pray that our message touches the lives of people to be inspired, encouraged and informed all on all things faith, empowerment, global health, and beloved Mother Africa.
Links and resources
Instagram, Twitter, FaceBook: The Saibatu Mansaray Journey
LinkedIn: Link
Twitter: @drcarollabor
Dr. Labor’s Girls Initiative Program: www.girlsproject.org
Recommended Book: The Body Keeps Score
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ABOUT OUR GUEST
DrDr. Labor is a Doctor of Public Health with over 30 years combined professional experience, with 12 years in international development in Africa. Dr. Carol’s experience includes serving as Principal Consultant of the Women’s Wellness Group; and Senior Consultant and Permanent Representative to the United Nations ECOCSOC 2015-Present. Using her lived experience with complex trauma, Dr. Carol provides direct culturally and linguistically appropriate Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Services (MHPSS) services; and subject matter expert consultancies on topics included but not limited to mental health (Community and Workplace), Diversity and Inclusion, Trauma, and all forms of Gender-Based Violence (GBV).
