Basic Information On Black Mental Health

By Jerry Nelson


People at times tend to be scared of people suffering from mental illnesses. While this may not be unusual some people feel uncomfortable to be around these people. The hard economic times has resulted to money worries and stress causing people to have anxiety or depression. Black mental health is worse for those blacks living in white countries.

Blacks living in first world countries go through a lot of trouble. They lack jobs, live under bad conditions and still face racism. The issues make some of them fall into depression since every day they have to tackle a different challenge. Those who have temporarily jobs are scared to report the issue so that they cannot lose their jobs.

By the time they seek medical attention a lot of them are usually in their worst condition. Research shows mental illnesses mainly affect those who have moved from country to another. That is the reason these issues are dominant to the black communities that have moved into a white man land. The risk gets higher for their children who have to learn the way to survive and deal with racism experiences.

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.

When things are not okay say it. It is wrong to pretend you are fine and you are suffering inside. That is how most blacks in foreign countries behave. There are organizations ready and willing to help if one consults them. These organizations consider your cultural and religious beliefs and would not go against them. They also cater for language barrier issues by giving you a translator.

Despite the steps taken to fight against racism it still continues to be a major impact in the status of black people. A lot of them have no access to good hospitals and are deprived right to good education. They are sometimes homeless and to put up with the harsh street life most of them turn to drugs. Substance use puts these people at a higher risk of getting these illnesses.

More black adults who are poor are likely to get mental illnesses compared to the whit adults who are poor. They feel as if they are not worth with some committing suicide which is proof they were stressed. With the harshness of discrimination they face most of them are likely to be diagnosed with schizophrenia as compared to their white counterparts.

To run away from their problems a lot of black people result into excessive alcohol consumption. Drinking themselves to sleep fall them right into the depression ditch. One should eat healthy and exercise a lot to be able to solve these issues. Talking to someone too is very healthy. To those who know someone with any mental illness they should constantly check on how they are doing.




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