Day 7: Black Men Facing Depression
To minimize the gap in mental health resources for Black men, various initiatives can be taken: Increase Awareness: Raising awareness about the importance of mental
To minimize the gap in mental health resources for Black men, various initiatives can be taken: Increase Awareness: Raising awareness about the importance of mental
Granville T. Woods was an African American inventor who contributed significantly to the field of electrical and communication technologies. He was born in Columbus, Ohio
African American males, like people of all backgrounds, can experience depression. Depression is frequently misdiagnosed and undertreated in this community, which can have serious consequences.
Mental health providers treating African American males need cultural competency. Understanding this population's unique experiences, beliefs, and values may considerably improve care and treatment success.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Lewis Howard Latimer (1848-1928) was an inventor, draftsman, and engineer who made significant contributions to the fields of electric lighting and telecommunications. Born in Massachusetts
When working with African American men, mental health practitioners must be culturally competent. Understanding this population's unique experiences, beliefs, and values may considerably improve the
Benjamin Banneker (1731-1806) was an astronomer, surveyor, and self-taught mathematician who made major contributions to American science and culture. He was born in Maryland to
It is a common stereotype that African American men express depression through anger and irritability, but the reality is more complex. Mental health and expression
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander (1898-1989) was an American lawyer, economist, and civil rights activist. She was the first African American woman to receive a Ph.D.
Garrett Morgan Garrett Augustus Morgan was an African American inventor and entrepreneur who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He is best known
The limited educational options available to African American males can have a significant adverse effect on their mental health, making them more susceptible to depression
Madam C.J. Walker Sarah Breedlove, who would eventually become known as Madam C.J. Walker, was born in the year 1867 in the state of Louisiana. She
For many reasons, African American men are more likely to be depressed. Systemic racism and prejudice contribute. Education, work, and economic restrictions for African American
It is extremely disturbing to hear that five African-American police officers abused their authority and physically assaulted Tyre Nichols. This incident shows that police brutality