WP4: Mental Health Within the Black Community

 When Finding sources, it did not surprise me as to how many articles and journals there were regarding how Mental Health affects the Black Community differently and the social determinants that play key factors in this reasoning. One source I found during the beginning of my research was a news source called, "Black and African American Communities and Mental Health". This article points out the societal issues and how they truly have affected the Black community and continue to have an impact on how there is a stigma behind Mental Health in our community up until this day. The article also focuses on what some treatment options could be to help this problem. 


Keep an Eye on Your Mental Health for a Healthier Life

https://www.mhanational.org/issues/black-and-african-american-communities-and-mental-health

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  1. Michael WangDecember 11, 2022 at 3:49 AM

    After reading this source, I want to say it was very informative even for someone who isn't writing about the same topic. I think it really addresses all the parts of the issue along with supporting statistics. Especially the use of the study to address attitudes and stigmas towards mental health were very informative.

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  2. Ivan OpinianoDecember 12, 2022 at 11:57 PM

    After reading this source, I find it very supporting to your topic as mental health has affected many people but minority groups such as Hispanic, Asian, and African-Americans. The statistics provided on this report and the group you chose in African-Americans connects it very well and would like to see how you address it on your paper.

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  3. BenDecember 13, 2022 at 2:37 AM

    Your source seems to cover a good amount of your topic. I found it very informative. It definitely covers an array of subjects that can be used in your essay. Good job finding it.

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