My Black Motherhood : mental health, stigma, racism and the system
London : Jessica Kingsley, 2022Description: 215p : 22cmISBN:- 9781839970085
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Summary: Where are the safe spaces for Black mums? Like many new mums, Sandra Igwe developed postnatal anxiety and depression, but found she was stereotyped and dismissed. Only by creating a community who 'got it' did she find empowerment and joy. Sandra speaks out in the failings in the support that is meant to reach all mothers; but excludes Black women.
When Reality Does Not Match Expectations -- When Lack of Trust Stops You from Asking for Help -- When She Can't Be Depressed Because She's Black -- Shame and Weakness : The Strong Black Women Myth -- 'Pray It Away' : Faith vs. Mental Health -- Social Support or Social Smothering? : Culture and Community -- Black Mum Joy : Listen and Reflect.
| Item type | Home library | Class number | Status | Date due | Barcode | |
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| Book | Whittington Health Library Shelves | DIV IGWE (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available |
When Reality Does Not Match Expectations -- When Lack of Trust Stops You from Asking for Help -- When She Can't Be Depressed Because She's Black -- Shame and Weakness : The Strong Black Women Myth -- 'Pray It Away' : Faith vs. Mental Health -- Social Support or Social Smothering? : Culture and Community -- Black Mum Joy : Listen and Reflect.
Where are the safe spaces for Black mums? Like many new mums, Sandra Igwe developed postnatal anxiety and depression, but found she was stereotyped and dismissed. Only by creating a community who 'got it' did she find empowerment and joy. Sandra speaks out in the failings in the support that is meant to reach all mothers; but excludes Black women.
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