Episode Description:
In this episode, I sit down with Aline Muhimpundu, a licensed addiction counselor, to explore what it truly means to provide culturally competent mental health care for individuals from diverse backgrounds—especially refugees and New Americans.

Aline shares thoughtful insights on how mental health and substance use are viewed in different cultures, and how those perspectives can shape the way people seek help—or don’t. We talk about the importance of cultural humility in counseling, and Aline offers practical tips for recognizing signs and symptoms of mental health or substance use challenges in people who may express distress in unfamiliar or culturally specific ways.

Whether you're a mental health professional, someone working with resettled communities, or simply curious about how culture influences care, this conversation is a must-listen.

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, call or text 988. For additional mental health resources visit any of the following links:

Veterans Crisis Line

Refugee Behavioral Health Services

The Trevor Project

BIPOC Mental Health Services

In this episode, I sit down with Aline Muhimpundu, a licensed addiction counselor, to explore what it truly means to provide culturally competent mental health care for individuals from diverse backgrounds—especially refugees and New Americans.

Aline shares thoughtful insights on how mental health and substance use are viewed in different cultures, and how those perspectives can shape the way people seek help—or don’t. We talk about the importance of cultural humility in counseling, and Aline offers practical tips for recognizing signs and symptoms of mental health or substance use challenges in people who may express distress in unfamiliar or culturally specific ways.

Whether you're a mental health professional, someone working with resettled communities, or simply curious about how culture influences care, this conversation is a must-listen.

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, call or text 988. For additional mental health resources visit any of the following links:

Veterans Crisis Line

Refugee Behavioral Health Services

The Trevor Project

BIPOC Mental Health Services

In this episode I am joined by Dr. William Burns, Director of the North Dakota State University Counseling Center and Katie Fitzsimmons, Director of Student Affairs for the North Dakota University System.

During our time together we discuss mental health services for college students across the state, the epidemic of lonlieness that has reached our campuses, and the role that talk therapy can have on improving anyone's life.

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, call or text 988. For additional mental health resources visit any of the following links:

Veterans Crisis Line

Refugee Behavioral Health Services

The Trevor Project

BIPOC Mental Health Services