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Dr. Alauna, The Trauma Psychiatrist

@dralauna

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The "Skills Over Pills" Trauma Psychiatrist
Founder of Dr. Alauna Trauma Recovery Institute 🧠
CEO of InVision Mental Health Consultants

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✨ A century of excellence, legacy, and impact! 🩺

Congratulations to the Houston Medical Forum on a spectacular Centennial Celebration! 🎉💯 MSMMS was honored to celebrate 100 years of Black physicians breaking barriers, advancing medicine, and paving the way for future generations.

Here's to the next 100 years of excellence! 🩷🤎

#HMFCentennial #HoustonMedicalForum #MSMMS #BlackDoctors #BLOOM by @dralauna

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Always a good time when the squad links up 💅🏾👩🏾‍⚕️🩺. Great weather. Great women. Good vibes! Thank you to everyone that came out to the pools side mixer Saturday and special that is to @wearfigs for your generous donation! Because of you we are able to grow this amazing org of beautiful women! taken in Houston, Texas by @dralauna

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World Suicide Prevention Day 💜💚❤️

People stay quiet because they don’t feel safe.
Clinicians may stay quiet because they don’t feel confident.

The result? Suicidal thoughts and behaviors can go undetected, and lives can hang in the balance.

Today, on World Suicide Prevention Day, we commit to breaking the silence and closing that gap.

Patients deserve spaces that feel safe enough for honesty. Clinicians and other helpers deserve education and training that builds the confidence to ask the question, hear the answer, and know what to do next.

And we must acknowledge that the silence can be especially complicated in Black communities. Cultural stigma, historical mistrust of healthcare systems, barriers to care, and the underrepresentation of Black mental health professionals can make already-difficult conversations even harder.

That’s why organizations like DA-TRI, The Steve Fund, Therapy for Black Girls, and BEAM (Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective) are working to make mental health conversations more accessible, culturally responsive, and human.

🟡 A conversation can save a life. 🫶🏾

If you or someone you love is struggling or in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7.

Ask the question.
Hold the space.
Break the silence.

Trauma hurts. Empathy heals.™

#WorldSuicidePreventionDay #BreakTheSilence #SuicidePrevention #988Lifeline #MentalHealthMatters BlackMentalHealth TraumaRecovery EmpathyHeals DATRI by @dralauna

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How have you intentionally filled your cup today? #mindfulness #selfcare #respite #empathyskillspractice by @dralauna

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As the president of @marysusanmoore_medicalsociety extends heartfelt gratitude to the @annualglobalhumanitarianawards founders @mstsignature and David Dennis for a truly impactful evening celebrating service, leadership, and community excellence.

We were proud to serve as an Underwriter for the 2026 Global Humanitarian Awards hosted live by @isiahcareyfox26 and @melissawilsonfox26; standing alongside nationally recognized leaders committed to meaningful change.

Connecting with leaders such as @edwardpollard.esq , @reynolds.ron, @dr.jackchristie, the @cjstroudfoundation , Emelda Douglas of the @astrosfoundation, and Pastors @jamalhbryant & @mzkarribaby continues to inspire our work to expand pathways for future Black women physicians.

When we invest in representation in medicine, we strengthen the health of entire communities.

We look forward to building on the relationships formed and advancing the mission together.

#MarySusanMooreMedicalSociety #GlobalHumanitarianAwards #HealthEquity #WomenInMedicine #Leadership #CommunityImpact by @dralauna

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Dr. Alauna Curry explains how slavery and extreme wealth damage America's mental health.

Watch the FULL interview ONLY on the Marc Lamont Hill Official YouTube channel. by @dralauna

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The Reset Series ✨ | Part 1

This is a new series where I explore different ways to reset and support nervous system regulation, sharing practices others might feel inspired to try too.

For Part 1, I experienced a vibroacoustic session at Come Bee Well in Houston.

It was a musically crafted, body-forward experience. Less about thinking, more about experiencing. The sound moves through you, and your body becomes part of the acoustic experience. It’s especially grounding for anyone who connects deeply through music or considers themselves an audiophile.

It felt centering and grounding. A gentle mindfulness practice that connects sound, learning, and neuro-regulation without effort or pressure.

If this sparks curiosity, I encourage you to give it a try.

More mindfulness practices coming soon. by @dralauna

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What was your initial reaction to Ye's letter?

Full interview now streaming ONLY on the Marc Lamont Hill Official YouTube channel. by @dralauna

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Dr. Alauna Curry on Ye's apology now streaming. by @dralauna

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From sisterhood to the US Senate!

💫 Last night, I stood proudly beside Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett, my dear friend since high school in STL and a true trailblazer. Let’s rally together and show her the unstoppable strength of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc, the Divine 9 and TEXANS! Together, we can help her make history and bring Sanity back to the Senate.

Shouts out to all the Day Ones who came out to support! Tag anyone I missed!

Donate here: Https://jasmineforus.org
#DST #Divine9 #TexasTough #JasmineforUS #HoustonStrong taken in Houston, Texas by @dralauna

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