The Mental Health Crisis in Black America

💬 “Nearly one in five black adults in this country has a mental health illness, but only 1/3 of them are actually receiving any type of treatment for it.”

⚡In this episode, I talk about the mental health crisis affecting Black America. With alarming statistics revealing that nearly one in five Black adults experience mental health issues, yet only a fraction receives adequate care, I cover why mental health struggles are overlooked, underdiagnosed, and undertreated in the Black community—and what we can do to change it.

🎧 Stay tuned to find out:

• ➡ How cultural stigma and the lack of Black providers create barriers to Black people’s access to care
• ➡ Practical steps you can take to improve mental health awareness and access to care
• ➡ Why conversations about mental health must extend beyond awareness months
• ➡ The importance of finding culturally competent mental health providers
• ➡ Harmful myths to AVOID and STOP believing about mental health

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