Episode 31: Black People Don't Get Depressed
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This week, we discuss our journeys with mental health and what it means to seek help when your culture doesn't acknowledge mental health issues. We learn about Alex's struggles with connecting to therapists, Suhail's journals, and how coming to the UK changed Oz's views on openly talking about mental health. This is an updated and remastered version of the second half of Episode 6 - you can still listen to the original episode online. -------------- If you are searching for help in the UK and need to speak to someone:   BAATN BAATN is the largest community of Counsellors and Psychotherapists of Black, African, Asian and Caribbean Heritage in the UK. https://www.baatn.org.uk/   CALM CALM is the Campaign Against Living Miserably, for men aged 15 to 35. Phone: 0800 58 58 58 (daily, 5pm to midnight) Website: www.thecalmzone.net   Samaritans Confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair. Phone: 116 123 (free 24-hour helpline) Website: www.samaritans.org.uk --------------------------- Follow us on social media and send us your questions! Facebook Instagram Twitter Email: [email protected]
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