In Episode 11, Brik Chik sits down with Bryan Burroughs — a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, educator, and advocate for evidence-based mental health care.
With over a decade in the health field, Bryan’s work is rooted in empathy, clinical precision, and meaningful patient outcomes.
He opens up about the stigma surrounding mental health, especially in Black and underserved communities — and why representation and shared experiences matter when it comes to seeking care.
Bryan also shares his mission to empower health professionals and inspire more people of color to enter mental health careers — from therapists and psychologists to psychiatric providers.
This episode challenges the myth that strength means silence — and reminds us that resilience and vulnerability can coexist.
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Linkedin: @bryanburroughs
website: ritediagnosis.com
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Directed, Edited, and Motion Graphics by Shabaka Mu Ausar for Media Movement Network