The Harm of Western Psychology (2022)
The Harm of Western Psychology: Centering Black Lives in Healing Justice published by The Association of Black Psychologists (ABPsi)
The Harm of Western Psychology: Centering Black Lives in Healing Justice
In this collective statement by Dr. Joniesha Hickson and Dr. Evan Auguste, Black psychologists and mental health practitioners critique the limitations and cultural violence embedded in Western psychological frameworks. The article calls for a paradigm shift toward African-centered, culturally congruent healing practices that honor the lived experiences and ancestral wisdom of Black communities.
Dr. Joniesha Hickson contributed to this foundational piece, advocating for decolonized mental health models that recognize racial trauma, affirm Black identity, and prioritize community-based healing. Her voice adds to a growing movement within psychology that challenges whiteness as the norm and uplifts culturally rooted, liberatory care.
Read the full article: https://abpsi.org/the-harm-of-western-psychology-2022/
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