Black Mental Matters
Black Mental Matters
Vince The Voice
Black Mental Matters Ep 12 Cultural Barriers to Mental Health
31 minutes Posted Nov 14, 2019 at 1:00 pm.
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In the Black Community, many people don't understand what a mental health condition is and don't talk or want to talk about the subject. Folks are reluctant to discuss mental health issues and seek treatment often because of the shame and stigma associated with it. For those that do seek help, due to the huge shortage of Black Mental Health Professionals, the lack of cultural awareness, financial costs, etc., misdiagnosis and inadequate treatment can be the result. Vince and Makeba discuss these "barriers" and suggest solutions to turn this crisis around.