Barbershops are Helping Black Men Improve Mental Health

Black-owned barbershops are often a safe space for men to talk about sports, politics and relationships. That’s why The Confess Project works with barbers across the country to encourage men to talk about mental health. 

In this episode of Beyond Black History Month, we dig into how barbers breaking the stigma and having open conversations about mental health with their clients. We also look at some of the mental health disparities African-American community members face. 

Guests:

Darnell Rice, The Confess Project

Donald “DC” Conley, Barbarizm The Shoppe

 Dr. Michael McRae, NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Host:

Femi Redwood, Managing Producer of Podcasts

Credits:

Dempsey Pillot, producer

Anddy Egan-Thorpe, music composer