A Little Perspective
Join Halima Attah as she explores intriguing, large scale issues observed by a typical student in a Western society. She lives a pretty mundane life, so in the field of relatability— she’s pretty credible.
A Little Perspective
On Mental Healthcare: Accessible to Black Americans?
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Halima Attah
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Season 3
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Episode 8
Black Americans often express their psychological issues through somatic complaints. But did you know that this has resulted from the stigma surrounding mental healthcare in the Black community?
Featuring insight from board-certified psychiatrist Dr. Aminata Cisse, this episode explores the impacts of inadequate mental healthcare in the Black community. Listen to learn all about it.
Sources
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4279858/
https://www.nami.org/Your-Journey/Identity-and-Cultural-Dimensions/Black-African-American
https://www.cdc.gov/mentalhealth/learn/index.htm