Supporting kids’ mental health: Tim Massaquoi on shame, stigma, and asking for help

It’s becoming more common for kids and their parents to open up and share their struggles with mental health. But this openness isn’t always welcomed in communities of color. In this episode of The Opportunity Gap, we talk about the importance of mental health. We explore its stigma in communities of color and share tips for how to respond to life’s twists and turns. Listen as Tim Massaquoi, a licensed professional counselor and retired NFL player, explains:Why it’s OK for kids of color and their parents to ask for helpHow he uses sports to help kids think about their own mental healthWays positive self-talk can boost kids’ self-esteemVisit the episode page for a transcript and links to helpful resources.  We’d love to hear from you. Write to us at [email protected].  Related resourcesTim Massaquoi’s podcast, Mind Ya MentalsTherapy for Black GirlsTherapy for Black Men Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.