Mental Illness Effects Everyone

Each year, millions of African Americans face the reality of living in silence with mental a health condition. A mental illness is a condition that affects a person's thinking, feeling or mood. Common mental health disorders among African Americans include:Major depressionAttention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)Suicide, among young African American menPosttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), because African Americans are more likely to be victims of violent crimeIn this Episode. The Ladies Honor Mental Illness Awareness week by being transparent about their own personal & family Mental Illness struggles and the importance of finding the right therapist. #CureStigmaTo get help or to join in on the movement visit: https://www.nami.org/