Mental health became a focus during the pandemic as many people struggled with depression or anxiety due to isolation. A recent study from the Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA) finds that suicide attempts were rising at an alarming rate long before COVID-19. The study found that Black males had the highest increase in suicide attempts compared to any other race in the group increasing nearly 80%.
My guests talk about the stigma that minority men face in the community when they are seeking mental health services. Mental health podcaster Justin Little is a mental health speaker and is board certified in psychological first aid. Justin never talked about mental health in his family until he needed services in High School. His podcast opens the door for more men to talk about mental health issues.
Erskine Alexander is a licensed mental health therapist in New York and at Healing Springs Wellness Center in Cheshire Connecticut. He believes it is important to find a therapist you can relate to. He thinks more minority therapists are needed to normalize mental health in marginalized communities.
To listen to Justin Little's podcast go to : The Mental Wealth Podcast | Podcast on Spotify
For links and social media go to: mentalwealthpodcast - Link in Bio & Creator Tools | Beacons
To Find Erskine Alexanders information go to: Erskine Alexander, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, Cheshire, CT, 06410 | Psychology Today
Erskine's LinkedIn account: (32) Activity | Erskine Alexander | LinkedIn
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