Dr Gordon Donnir | Mental Health, its complexities and the Decolonial healing process

In this episode, I chat with Dr Gordon Donnir ( @gordondonnir ) on the complexities of Mental Health - from spoken myths to understanding how to approach those struggling with mental health within our communities. Lastly, we address the possibility of pluralities of healing processes (Western & Indigenous) than only prioritising the Western healing practice. Dr Donnir who is originally from Ghana and worked as a Psychiatrist there currently works as a medical officer in a Psychiatry facility in Australia and is also pursuing his PhD in Forensic Psychiatry. In this interview, Dr Donnir brings us to the balanced narratives between Australia and the African context.

P.S: Not suggesting Africa as monolithic, but acknowledging that this great continent with many countries may share some characteristics in common. Listeners are advised not to 'self-diagnose' after listening to this episode, but should they recognise any symptoms mentioned in this episode, they should visit their Psychologists/GP or talk to psychologically trained peer buddies.