Is There A Stigma Surrounding Mental Health In The Black Community?
Listen To Black Women Poll: Why Is There A Stigma Surrounding Mental Health In The Black Community?
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Mental health in the Black community has just recently come to the forefront of our consciousness with many Black Americans no longer considering depression a “white person’s issue.” According to stats from the Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health, Blacks are 20% more likely to experience serious mental health issues than their counterparts of other races. With mental health being a widespread issue among our people, why is their still a stigma to seeking professional help for psychological problems?
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