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The Color of My Mind

Mental Health Narratives from People of Color
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This book is a critical MUST HAVE resource Jesse Pacheco, Marriage & Family Therapist, Los Angeles Latina feminst mental health activist Dior Vargas wondered: How do people of color experience mental illness? This important bilingual mental health photo book that focuses solely on people of color. To find answers she interviewed people of color across the country. She asked about access to mental health services, getting culturally competent care, people living with a mental health diagnosis. People responded with compelling stories full of truth and insight. They report on what helps them survive, how to navigate family and cultural beliefs about mental illness, and share their triumphs. In the book Kachi states "More representation of people who look like me who also deal with mental illness is important." "Tener mas representacion de personas que se parecen a mi y que tambien lidian con enfermedades mentales es crucial." Written in English and Spanish, The Color of My Mind shares stories of living with mental illness while living in a variety of cultural and linguistic communities. They are a diverse group: queer and straight, Latinx, indigineous, Black, Asian-American and mixed race, and speak multiple languges. They work in a wide range of fields from artist to business professionals. Color of My Mind helps us see the vulnerability and strength of people of color living with mental health issues. - Elisa Camahort Page, Entrepreneur, Speaker, Author

Author Biography:

Dior Vargas, MS, Masters of Public Health, is a Latina Feminist Mental Health Activist. She is the creator of the People of Color and Mental Illness Photo Project, a response to the invisibility of people of color in the media representation of mental illness. Dior tours the country giving keynotes, hosting workshops, and speaking on panels. Her work and insight have been covered in media outlets such as The New York Times, USA Today, Forbes, Newsweek, and NBC News Latino. Dior is the recipient of numerous awards including, The White House Champion of Change for Disability Advocacy Across Generations under the Obama Administration. Dior has a BA in the Study of Women and Gender from Smith College, an MS in Publishing from Pace University, and an MPH from New York University. She is a native New Yorker and currently lives in New York City.
Release date Australia
November 11th, 2019
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  • By (photographer) Dugud Lab
Pages
84
Audience
  • General (US: Trade)
Illustrations
68 illustrations
Publisher
Reclamation Press
Imprint
Reclamation Press
Dimensions
216x279x6
ISBN-13
9781947647398
Product ID
32148157

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