Take a look at the article below and share some of your own personal thoughts as well as the stigmas you may have heard attached to mental/therapy from your respective ethnic group.
Mental Health in the Black Community
Showing posts with label mental health. Show all posts
Showing posts with label mental health. Show all posts
Thursday, July 17, 2014
Mental Health in the Black/African American Community
There has long been a stigma attached to the idea of therapy and seeking help for improved mental health in the black community. I personally have experienced the labels that goes along with the mental health discussion among those of African descent. Phrases like, "I don't need to see a therapist, I'm not crazy!" and "No therapists needed here, I'll just take it to God in prayer" are often heard.
Take a look at the article below and share some of your own personal thoughts as well as the stigmas you may have heard attached to mental/therapy from your respective ethnic group.
Take a look at the article below and share some of your own personal thoughts as well as the stigmas you may have heard attached to mental/therapy from your respective ethnic group.
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