UH Clinical Psychology Diversity Committee — Student Spotlight
I aspire to embody diversity in my future work by leading innovative applied intervention research, with the hope of informing the creation of interventions that foster resilience, healing, and liberation for marginalized populations. Ultimately, diversity encompasses operating on a basis of acceptance, open-mindedness, and willingness to acknowledge your privilege or biases in research and clinical practice…
A Day in the Life: Jasmin Brooks, Clinical Psychology PhD Student
In this episode of Dear Grad Student, Elana chats with Jasmin Brooks (@__JasminBrooks) about her Day in the Life as a 3rd year Clinical Psychology PhD Student. They compare their PhD programs and favorite TV shows to binge watch, Jasmin discusses imposter syndrome and her passion for working with underserved and marginalized populations, and Elana freaks out when she realizes that she and Jasmin have the same birthday.
We Had The Talk About Black Love
In this episode, co-hosts Jasmin and Kiana Brooks speak with special guest Dr. Dianne Stewart, an associate professor of Religion and African American Studies at Emory University, about Black Love. Specifically diving deeper into the concepts of forbidden Black love and Black self love, discussing not only the barriers we face to black self-love but also highlighting the beauty in loving our Black identities.
We Had The Talk About Gender Roles in the Black Community
In this episode, co-hosts Jasmin and Kiana Brooks speak with special guests Taylor Alexander and Malik Chambers about gender roles in the Black community, breaking down stereotypes and highlighting some of the unique experiences of Black men and Black women in America.
We Had The Talk About Being Black & Gen Z
(www.wehadthetalk.com) This episode dives into what this past year has been like for Black teenagers (Generation Z). This episode will break down the effects of social media, the Black Lives Matter movement, and social pressures that come from both the in-group and outgroup, from the perspective of two teenagers.
We Had The Talk About Adulting While Black
In this episode Kaseem Ladipo joins co-hosts Jasmin and Kiana Brooks in the continuation of Season 1: We Had The Talk About Being Black in America. Together exploring the different struggles and triumphs that are associated with Black adulthood.
We Had The Talk About Being Black & LGBTQIA+
In this episode, co-hosts Jasmin and Kiana Brooks speak with special guest Jalen Carver about the unique experiences of being Black and LGBTQIA+ in America today. Through this episode, we discuss intersectionality, the impact of multiple minority stress, and homophobia both within and outside of Black culture.
Black Mental Wellness — Spotlight Interview
Jasmin Brooks is a doctoral student in clinical psychology, who’s undying passion is to promote the health and well-being of Black people and other marginalized communities. She looks forward to empowering underserved youth, adults, and families to embrace their best self, actualize their dreams, and achieve mental wellness…
Suicide Among Black Girls is a Mental Health Crisis Hiding in Plain Sight — Time Magazine
Some of her most recent research confirms that racial discrimination can increase a person of color’s risk for suicide, but finds that if the individual can find a way to mentally reframe experiences of racism—viewing them as something that can be overcome, rather than ruminated upon—it can help protect their mental health…