Title: Exploring the Mental Health Stigma in Black Communities
Headings: Exploring the Mental Health Stigma in Black Communities
Exploring the Mental Health Stigma in Black Communities
Beliefs About Mental Illness
Factors That Affect Mental Health
Mental Health Treatment Disparities
Community Stigma
Breaking Down the Stigma
A Word From Verywell

Content: It’s also important for mental health treatment providers to be equipped to care for individuals in the Black community. Culturally competent therapists and psychiatrists could help ease mistrust and provide better care. The publication of some recent books may help reduce the mental health stigma among African Americans. Some titles include: The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health: Navigate an Unequal System, Learn Tools for Emotional Wellness, and Get the Help you Deserve
Community Mental Health Engagement with Racially Diverse Populations
Mind Matters: A Resource Guide to Psychiatry for Black Communities (Volume 1)
Black Mental Health: Patients, Providers, and Systems
There are also podcasts and influencers on social media who are helping break down the stigma. Rappers have made a number of songs discussing mental health issues, including G Herbo, Polo G, and Quando Rondo. Other celebrities have used their platforms for awareness-raising and tackling some of the issues.