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The theme of this year’s World Mental Health Day observed on October 10 is “Mental health is a universal human right.” I want myself and my fellow Black American men to claim this right, for ...
Black adults, especially older individuals, view mental health conditions as a consequence of personal weakness. Socioeconomic status: 10.4% of Black adults have no health insurance. Medical mistrust:
A survey showed only 37% of African-American adults sought mental health treatment, ... An extension of Black History Week, Black History Month has been a thing since 1976. ... USA TODAY Sports.
Yolo Akili (born October 14, 1981 as Michael Todd Robinson Jr), also known as Yolo Akili Robinson, is an activist, writer, poet, counselor, and community organizer who advocates for addressing mental and emotional health needs in the Black community.
Na'im Akbar is a clinical psychologist well known for his Afrocentric approach to psychology. He is a distinguished scholar, public speaker, and author. [1] Akbar entered the world of Black psychology in the 1960s, as the Black Power Movement was gaining momentum. [2]
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, it may seem everyone is exploring mental health therapy, but men are being left behind. In the United States, young adults aged 18 to 34 who sought such therapy ...
This ongoing trauma has been passed down through generations, affecting the mental health, identity, and well-being of African Americans today. [ 8 ] PTSS suggests that African Americans may exhibit various symptoms and behaviors resulting from this trauma, such as low self-esteem, internalized racism, violence, substance abuse, and fragmented ...
Editor’s Note: If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or mental health matters, please call the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988 to connect with a trained ...