by Erica Ayisi
Addressing mental illness within the
African-American community has, at times, been a taboo topic. Yet, it is
a medical condition that impacts every day life and should not be
ignored.
The Office of Minority Health of the Department of Health and Human Services reports African-Americans
are more likely to report having serious psychological distress than
Non-Hispanic whites. Depression, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD),
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and suicide are few mental
health conditions African-Americans suffer from. Trauma, genetics, and
environmental factors such as poverty and homelessness are some of the
causes of mental illiness among black people.
Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, licensed psychologist and Founder of Therapy for Black Girls
has been in the practice of mental health for eight years. After
watching "Black Girls Rock" on BET in 2014, she was inspired to "capture
some of that same energy in a space related to mental health" by
creating a website that makes "mental health topics accessible and
relevant to Black women."
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Source: NBC News
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