A Peace of Mind

Why do black people shy away from getting mental help?  Is it because blacks' believe that Jesus will fix it. Or blacks' misunderstand what a mental illness is and the conditions.  What ever the case maybe, blacks' don't seek out the help they need.  There are several factors that prevent blacks' from seeking mental health services. One reason blacks' are not seeking help is because of the stigma behind mental illness.  It's a shameful thing to have in the African American community.  Mental illness is looked at as something bad to have.  Many blacks' see this as a character flaw rather than an illness.  Strong beliefs prevent blacks' from getting help due to their spiritual connection with God.  In addition, African Americans do not have access to resources for care.  Some African Americans feel that seeking professional treatment is betraying their faith and church.. In the black community, people misunderstand what mental health condi...