Atlanta Podcast 'Therapy For Black Girls' Breaks Down Mental Health Stigma

African Americans are 10% more likely to report experiencing serious mental health problems than their white counterparts, according to the Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health . Even when people have the resources to access professional help, they might not find psychologists who look like them or share their experiences. The podcast Therapy for Black Girls promotes mental and emotional wellness for African American women. It offers resources on topics like anxiety, body image and perfectionism. Joy Harden, an Atlanta-based psychologist, hosts the podcast. She joined On Second Thought to discuss her work and the podcast's evolution since 2017.