Biography:
Char dae Bell, PhD, is a mental health scholar, consultant, and community educator focused on improving how Black women experience mental health care and wellness spaces. She holds a doctorate in Couple and Family Therapy from Kansas State University and specializes in culturally responsive communication, language, and healing-centered approaches. Dr. Bell’s work explores how the language used in mental health conversations, particularly with Black women, can either create barriers or foster understanding, trust, and engagement. Drawing from research, lived experience, and community-centered practice, she offers practical strategies for providers, leaders, and organizations seeking to improve mental health outcomes. Dr. Bell is passionate about bridging the gap between mental health knowledge and real-life understanding, helping communities talk about mental health in ways that feel human, affirming, and accessible.
Title : Talk to me How i talk: The role of african american vernacular english in mental health diagnosis and communication