Overcoming mental health stigma in the African-American community

African-Americans are half as likely as whites to seek treatment for mental health issues. Many point to economics as the cause of unequal access while others attribute a deeply rooted stigma around mental health. Some add that an overemphasis on faith as a solution undervalues mental health care. From depression to bipolar disorder, how can we overcome the taboo around mental illness in the African-American community? Join us at 7:30pmET to discuss. 

On this episode of the Stream, we speak to:

Terrie Williams @TerrieWilliams
Author, Black Pain
terriewilliams.com

Carl Bell
Professor of Psychiatry and Public Health, University of Illinois at Chicago

Darrell Hudson @drdhud
Assistant Professor, Washington University in St. Louis
forthesakeofall.org

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