Author: Sana I. Powell, M.A., LPC

Sana is an Indian-American psychotherapist who writes about diverse mental health issues, self-exploration, and behavioral medicine.

That’s Not My Name

A reflection on the anglicized and native pronunciations of names and the weight they can carry

Therapy Shaped Me

A glimpse of my personal journey with therapy and how it shaped me into the therapist I am today

Racial Bias & Cultural Influences on Mental Health Diagnosis: Part III

Part III: Racial Bias & Cultural Influences on Mental Health Diagnosis

Racial Disparities & Discrimination in Mental Health Diagnoses: Part II

Part II: Patterns of Misdiagnosis in BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color)

Racial Disparities & Discrimination in Mental Health Diagnosis & the DSM: Part I

Part I: The DSM & Racism in the History of Mental Health Treatment in the U.S.

Discussion with Dr. Caroline Leaf on BIPOC Mental Health

Dr. Caroline Leaf and I unpack BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) mental health issues with a holistic approach

Inclusive Mental Health Treatment

Let’s explore how mental health treatment is incomplete without seeing and honoring racial and ethnic identity, racial trauma, and culture.

BIPOC Mental Health Awareness

July is BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) Mental Health Awareness Month

Intergenerational Trauma: How to Heal

When people don’t have the opportunity to heal from trauma, they may unknowingly pass it on to others through their behavior.

Self-care as Political Resistance

If you’re BIPOC, did you know that nurturing yourself can be a form of political resistance? Start with a personalized self-care plan.