Unapologetic straight-talk—with “sista girl wit”
Dr. Rheeda speaks & writes to help Black people make a way out of no way.
To assume psychology is the same regardless of race is to operate from a place of privilege.
Black people do things differently. See things differently. Feel things differently.
My work is about bringing attention to the mental health realities of African Americans.
Expertise
What does it take to flourish when you’re sick and tired of being sick and tired?
I’ve dedicated nearly two decades to advancing the emotional health of African Americans who identify with a rich cultural history threatened by oppressive social contexts.
My goal is to help you reclaim your mind by reclaiming your culture and Your power.
Credentials
Currently: Professor of Psychology, Wayne State University
Previously: award-winning, tenured Professor of Psychology, University of Houston
Previously: tenured Professor of Psychology, University of Georgia
Psychology (Clinical) Ph.D. from Florida State University
Elected Fellow in the American Psychology Association for outstanding contributions in the field of psychology, particularly in the area of ethnic minority issues
Author of 70+ scholarly papers
Professional speaker for conferences, workshops, retreats, & media events
Expert in psychological health of marginalized populations
Editorial Board
Associate Editor, Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior
Member of Editorial Board, The Journal of Black Psychology
Dr. Rheeda talks about the myth of suicide “immunity” in the African American community.
“I am writing this book because this is where we are—at the intersection of overwhelming, unaddressed stress and the absence of the cultural identity to help fix it.”