- FAMU and Black Males's Psychological Well being will collaborate Sunday on a psychological well being coaching to enhance the neighborhood.
- 16% of Black or African American individuals reported having psychological well being issues, in response to Psychological Well being America.
- Watch the video above to listen to from barbers and different neighborhood residents.
BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT
“Individuals want individuals to speak to when they’re going via issues they usually have issues they usually don't have anybody to speak to; If there isn’t any steering, then sure, it is vital.”
Latitus Smith is a barber on the southwest facet of Tallahassee. He tells me what conversations are had within the barbershop.
“A number of instances it's sports activities after which psychological well being points that occur locally, we’ve got anxiousness, melancholy, these children undergo sure issues, they want somebody to speak to.”
The necessity to increase consciousness about psychological well being within the black neighborhood is clear.
I checked out that proof. In accordance with the Nationwide Alliance for Psychological Well being, African Individuals typically have undiagnosed temper problems.
Now, FAMU and Black Males's Psychological Well being are internet hosting psychological well being coaching for individuals who counsel and work with Black boys and males.
“Should you're a black coach or somebody who trains black males, be there, a barber…anybody.”
Michael Birdsong and Ladarius Gammage are senior associates at Indelible Enterprise Options.
I requested them how coaching is focused to black males and barbers like Smith.
“Simply take into consideration all of the instances you go to the barbershop and want that confidence. “Some individuals don't have that psychological well being skilled they will go to, generally it’s a must to go to the barbershop and simply discuss sports activities and now you are feeling snug and your issues are coming to gentle.”
Gammage additionally provides, “This is a chance to succeed in out into the neighborhood and perceive the abilities they might want.”
Coaching consists of QPR mindset qualification coaching and open panel conversations.
It's one thing Smith says may assist him and his neighbors.
“I don't actually know the answer… I'm simply attempting to be a part of the answer.”
The Man within the Mirror coaching is that this Sunday from 1:00 pm to four:00 pm within the FAMU room. You’ll be able to register at bit.ly/BlackMensMentalHealth