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What To Know On Black Mental Health

By Jerry Nelson


Problems like money worries, stress and family issues could lead to mental illnesses like anxiety and depression. It is not that unusual for one to have mental illnesses but in some places people tend to keep off from these people. Cases of anxiety and depression are mostly related to black mental health living in white countries. It is because of things they face like racism and unemployment.

Living in a country where the cost of living is high and with no job can be depressing. Most of these black people live in a white country without having permanent jobs and under poor living conditions. Some slowly sink into depression. They get scared of seeking for help in fear of losing their jobs. Others cannot open up to their friends since they want to keep it a secret.

Moving from one country to a different one contributes a lot into the mental state of a person. This explains why most black people who have moved into the white countries fall into depression. Their kids are put in a worse situation when they have to learn how to cope with issues of racism and bullying. Most of these people barely seek help until it is too late.

A problem shared is half solved. For a family that has moved from an African family it could be easy to get mental issues. They were used to talking to their friends when they had issues and now have no one. People in the country they have moved into could be very busy and have no time to listen to their troubles. Others are not friendly and one does not know who to trust.

Most people pretend everything is okay which is wrong. There are many people willing to help if only one seeks help. One has the right to receive best treatment without the organizations compromising your cultural beliefs and faith. If you are in a country that speaks a language that you are not well conversant with the hospitals treating you should be able to help.

No matter how many stages have been taken to fight against racism blacks still experience it. They lack better jobs because they are black. They lack the best education and best homes such that some live on the streets. Some result into crimes and use drugs trying to escape reality. Being in this state and using drugs worsens the situation causing some serious these illnesses.

Cases of these issues in black people living below poverty line are high compared to those above. Many of them are suspects of robbery with violence and mass shootings compared to their white counterparts. This bruises their self-esteem and would result into post-traumatic stress. They feel like nobody has their interest at heart.

Most of these people suffering from any mental condition are not violent. When someone knows a friend who could be suffering from any condition they should be very supportive. Let them know they can talk to you when they need help. A lot of black people result into too much drinking to run away from their problems thus fall into depression.




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