Today’s show is about the impacts of social exclusion on mental health and why diversity should be celebrated. I will discuss the toll of exclusion on the grounds of race and of gender. One of the ways I propose in which we may be more socially inclusive, is by refusing to “other” another due to feeling threatened by another’s differences. Instead, if we hold an unshakeable self-belief, nothing can threaten us. I suggest ways in which we may all build self-belief. These include finding out what we are good at by taking the DiSC Test, eliminating negative behaviours we identify in ourselves, certain alternative behaviours to those we may currently have, our postural tendencies, and how by being successful we can gain self-belief. Finally, I talk about how to deal with social exclusion if you find yourself on the receiving end of it. Some of these methods include having a mental health check-in buddy, keeping showing up, building resilience, leaning on support groups and having practices that help us to remain calm in the face of exclusion and discrimination. Online resources:Infinite Mindcare, Cayman Islands: https://www.infinitemindcare.comAlex Panton Foundation, Cayman Islands: https://alexpantonfoundation.kyLoud Silent Voices, Cayman Islands: http://www.lsv.supportThe Wellness Center, Cayman Islands: https://wellnesscentre.ky             David Mouriquand, Agatha Christie novels edited to remove potentially offensive language, Euro News: https://www.euronews.com/culture/2023/03/29/agatha-christie-novels-edited-to-remove-potentially-offensive-languageExploring Minority Mental Health, BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com/advice/inclusive-mental-health/exploring-minority-mental-health/Mental Health Facts and Statistics, Mind UK: https://www.mind.org.uk/media-a/2958/statistics-facts-2017.pdfAustralian Government, Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, Prevalence and impact of mental illness: https://www.aihw.gov.au/mental-health/overview/mental-illnessValerie (Vimalasara) Mason-John, From Far To Here, TedX RenfrewCollingwood: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TKR-IKtaCgKaren Lawson, MD, Taking Charge of Your Health and Well-Being: How Do Thoughts and Emotions Affect Health? University of Minnesota: https://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/how-do-thoughts-and-emotions-affect-healthDiSC Profile: https://www.discprofile.com/what-is-discTony Robbins, DiSC test: https://www.tonyrobbins.com/disc/  How to Build Self-Confidence, MindTools: https://www.mindtools.com/ap5omwt/how-to-build-self-confidenceTom Loncar, A decade of power posing: where do we stand? The British Psychological Society: https://www.bps.org.uk/psychologist/decade-power-posing-where-do-we-standTchiki Davis, MA, PhD, The Definition of Success: What’s Your Personal Definition, Berkeley Well-Being Institute: https://www.berkeleywellbeing.com/definition-of-success.htmlBob Parsons, My 16 Rules for Success: https://bobparsons.com/16-rules/Rainer Zitelmann, Forbes Magazine, Turning Crises Into Opportunity: The Life and Career of John D. Rockefeller: https://www.forbes.com/sites/rainerzitelmann/2019/12/09/turning-crises-into-opportunities-the-life-and-career-of-john-d-rockefeller/?sh=5559b6591f12 Katie Hurley, medically reviewed by Allison Young, MD, What Is Resilience? Your Guide to Facing Life’s Challenges, Adversities and Crises, Everyday Health: https://www.everydayhealth.com/wellness/resilience/Books:Cyndi Dale, Energy Healing for Trauma, Stress & Chronic IllnessDr. Gabor Maté, The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness & Healing In A Toxic CultureNote:Whilst this show is about raising mental health awareness, I am not a medical doctor and am not qualified to give mental health advice. If you are experiencing any mental health issues, please consult a qualified professional. The “Shuvra Deb: With You” Podcast is inspired and brought to you by Shuvra Deb. Copyright Shuvra Deb © Contact:Reach out to me with your comments on my show here: [email protected] 

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