Why Therapy Is Important For Young Black People

By: Sue Giplaye  Young black people suffer from mental health issues just like the rest of the world’s population. It is safe to say that they have even greater stressors due to systematic oppression, economically unfair wages, and constant discrimination. The Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health has concluded that 10% of African Americans are more likely to experience a serious form of psychological distress.  So why do many young African Americans avoid therapy? …

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