Summary
Mental Health experts and advocates discuss solutions to mental health stigma in the black community
Meet the Panel:
Adris Moffett,LCSW-S “Your Classy Therapist”
Danny Ross, LPC-S, Author, Public Speaker, Specialized Research Therapy in African-American Families, podcast host
Jarred Denzel, Mental Health Advocate who’s goal is to normalize mental health and end the stigma
Christine Zethraus, Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Podcast Host
Topics Discussed:
- Why each panel member was drawn to mental health
- Why normalizing mental health in the black community is important
- Why black men have avoidant attachment style in relationships
- How the black community reacts to suicide
- Ways to decrease judgement and shame when discussing suicide
- Listening without responding
- Creating safe space when discussing emotions
- Normalizing depression discussion
- Church being a solution to reducing mental health stigma
- How living with your family doesn’t mean you’re a family
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