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The Daily Show: Ears Edition

Mental Health Stigmas in the Black Community

Oct 10, 2023
Taraji P. Henson, mental health advocate, discusses the barriers to mental health treatment in the Black community including misdiagnosis and lack of Black therapists. They also explore breaking stigmas and promoting therapy. Grammy Award-winning artist Miguel talks about his new EP and mental health advocacy.
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  • There is a stigma around therapy within the black community, leading to a lack of access to mental health treatment.
  • Increasing diversity within the mental health profession is crucial to overcome the scarcity of African-American therapists and provide culturally competent care.

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The Impact of Stigmatizing Therapy in the Black Community

The podcast episode discusses the stigma around therapy within the black community. It highlights how mental health treatment is often seen as shameful or a 'white people thing,' leading to a lack of access to therapy for black individuals. The episode emphasizes the importance of normalizing conversations around mental health and breaking through the stigma to encourage seeking help. It also showcases the efforts of Taraji P. Henson's foundation, which provides free virtual therapy sessions for underserved communities.

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