• Dr. Afiya Mbilishaka: Hair and Mental Health

  • Jul 11 2024
  • Duración: 32 m
  • Podcast

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Dr. Afiya Mbilishaka: Hair and Mental Health

  • Resumen

  • Dr. Afiya Mbilishaka innovated "PsychoHairapy," using hair as an entry point for mental health services in salons, barbershops, and on social media. She is a therapist, educator, research scientist, hair historian, and hairstylist, and owns Ma'at Psychological Services in Washington, DC.

    Leading the PsychoHairapy Research Lab, Dr. Mbilishaka has published extensively and presented widely. As a recognized expert, she has testified before Congress for the CROWN Act, an anti-discrimination law to protect Black hair. Dr. Mbilishaka is also a natural hair stylist at N Natural Hair Studio in Silver Spring, Maryland, where she loves creating art with locs, twists, and afros.

    Listen in as we discuss:

    • The intersection between mental health and hair care
    • Why active listening is important
    • The history of hair
    • Grief of hair loss
    • Why people neglect their hair
    • And much more!


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    Disclaimer: Consider your individual mental health needs with a licensed medical professional. This content is not medical advice.

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