In my first ever blog post I shared my personal struggles with my father's mental health issues when I was growing up. This was a time in Uganda where there was not much in the way of mental health services. What made this harder was the stigma associated with mental health issues in many African communities.
Things have moved in since I was a child and there is a better understanding of mental health issues. However, I feel we still have a long way to go.
So I was keen to have a guest on the podcast who is both African and a psychotherapist to share their views on mental health in African families.
About
Oby Bamidele (MNCP / MBACP) Oby Bamidele is the founder of BARE Life Class, an organisation with a mission to change the narrative around mental health and well-being for Black women so that they can show up confidently in every space of life. BARE Life Class provides classes, courses, and resources that specifically caters to the needs of Black women so they can heal, learn and grow.
Oby is a psychotherapist (BACP & NCP) coach and speaker. She is passionate about helping women get unstuck, building great emotional health so that they can thrive in life.
Oby started out her career in Accounting and finance, later moving into HR and Operations Leadership.
She currently holds two roles which she is passionate about – She is the Vice President of People and Operations for an Ed-tech non-profit whilst running her part-time private therapy practice and running BARE Life Class.
Oby has authored and self-published two books “Finding Purpose” and “Me, My Hair and the Rest”. She has also written a variety of e-books and online articles on mental health and well-being which have been published in The Huffington post and other well-known publications.
Recommended author: Brene Brown
Inside Out: movie (animation) about getting in touch with our emotions
Connect with Oby
Websites:
Oby Bamidele
BARE Life Class
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