Dismantle the Stigma and Change the SystemDismantle the Stigma and Change the System
Alcohol Tipping Point
Interview with Dr. Brittany Bryant, Clinician Researcher and soldier working to end the stigma around substance use disorder and mental health. Dr. Bryant covers so many topics in this important interview including differences for people of color, children drinking at an earlier age, and the importance of allyship and speaking out to help end systemic racism in healthcare. Find Dr. Bryant: Instagram: @DrBrittSpeaks Email: drbrittspeaks@gmail.com Find Alcohol Tipping Point at: Website: www.alcoholtippingpoint.com Instagram: @alcoholtippingpoint Facebook: Alcohol Tipping Point
45:21•26 May 2021
Breaking Barriers: Dr. Brittany Bryant on Substance Use, Mental Health, and Racism
“And so, with that understanding, the hope is that clinicians will become educated and aware of those things, so that, as we have people of color who are entering into a treatment setting, we're able to be more sensitive to that right.”
What happens when a clinician researcher, soldier, and advocate for change sits down to discuss the intersections of substance use, mental health, and systemic racism? You get an episode that's both eye-opening and deeply inspiring. Dr. Brittany Bryant joins 'Alcohol Tipping Point' to share her journey and expertise in tackling some of the most pressing issues faced by marginalized communities.
She sheds light on how substance use disorder and mental health challenges disproportionately affect people of color and underscores the importance of early prevention efforts, especially for children who are drinking at younger ages. Dr. Bryant doesn’t just stop at identifying problems; she passionately talks about the role of allyship and the need for clinicians to step up in the fight against systemic racism in healthcare.
Her insights offer a roadmap for meaningful change and a call to action for everyone listening. This episode is a must-listen for anyone committed to understanding and addressing these complex issues.
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