Dr Gordon Donnir | Mental Health, its complexities and the Decolonial healing process

<p>In this episode, I chat with Dr Gordon Donnir ( @gordondonnir ) on the complexities of Mental Health - from spoken myths to understanding how to approach those struggling with mental health within our communities. Lastly, we address the possibility of pluralities of healing processes (Western & Indigenous) than only prioritising the Western healing practice. Dr Donnir who is originally from Ghana and worked as a Psychiatrist there currently works as a medical officer in a Psychiatry facility in Australia and is also pursuing his PhD in Forensic Psychiatry. In this interview, Dr Donnir brings us to the balanced narratives between Australia and the African context. </p> <p>P.S: Not suggesting Africa as monolithic, but acknowledging that this great continent with many countries may share some characteristics in common. Listeners are advised not to 'self-diagnose' after listening to this episode, but should they recognise any symptoms mentioned in this episode, they should visit their Psychologists/GP or talk to psychologically trained peer buddies. </p>