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Back to EpisodesWe survived War, but did we heal? || Episode 069
Episode 64
Published 2 months, 4 weeks ago
Description
Dr. Wilhelmina Simmons joins a candid discussion about mental health in Liberia and the diaspora. They explore how trauma, cultural stigma, and learned behaviors shape emotional well-being; the challenges of men suffering in silence; and the importance of boundaries, self-care, and community accountability.
The episode highlights practical solutions—early intervention, training local caregivers, collaborative diaspora engagement, and building sustainable services—to promote healing and post-traumatic growth across generations.