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Basis Of 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.

In first world countries these people are faced with bad experiences like poor housing, unemployment and racism. Every day has a different impact in the lives of these people. All these stress can make them ill mentally. With these illnesses most of these colored people fear to get help from the hospitals. They are scared of losing their contract jobs or losing their friends.

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.

Cases of mental health are not as common in the African countries as they are in the blacks living in white countries. This means that it is essential for those families in white countries to speak up when something goes wrong. It helps one to take care of their health as well as their families and friends. Getting the required care early saves people from trouble.

There are many organizations willing to help people with mental issues. Most blacks in white countries fall into depression and never seek help. They are scared of feeling weak and accepting that something is wrong. Others fear the organizations could judge them in relation to religious beliefs or ethnicity background. It is important to speak when there is a problem instead of suffering in silence.

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.

One needs to stay healthy to solve such issues. They should eat well and reduce the amount of alcohol intake. Most of these black people in white countries turn to excessive alcohol consumption when they are stressed. Someone who knows a person suffering from these illnesses should be supportive and constantly keep in touch.




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