Focus on mental illness in the black community
Orlando activists are taking on a subject that’s rarely discussed in the black community: Mental Health.
This session on Wednesday (April 11), which starts at 7 p.m. is the second-part of a mental health discussion that was organized by Let Your Voice Be Heard, Inc.
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Unfortunately, there’s a stigma about mental illness, which is why this subject is rarely addressed in the black community. Despite that, Let Your Voice Be Heard hosted the first part of the discussion a few weeks ago. It focused on post-traumatic stress.
This second part that will be held at the Three Masks gallery (1023 W. Colonial, near the Orange Blossom Trail) will focus on strategies to maintain a good mental health.
The discussion is being driven by four licensed mental-health professionals.
Many black people live in a constant state of stress, struggling to survive on jobs that don’t pay a living wage; fearful of being stopped and brutalized, or even killed by police and fearful of the violence that plagues many needy communities.
Untreated mental problems, such as personality disorders contribute to the crime problems. Instead of receiving treatment many are locked in jail and prison, or resort to illegal drugs and alcohol to self-medicate.
A few days ago, a black man with a long history of mental health problems was shot to death by New York City Police. This situation has been repeated numerous times around the country.
The event at Three Masks is open to people of all ages. There is a small admission charge of $5 in advance or $10 at the door.
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