A free public panel discussion entitled "Inequality in Mental Health" will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College's Charts Theater in North Little Rock.
Arkansas clinical professionals see progress in mental health stigmas among Black community
The Census Bureau concluded that anxiety and depression spiked among African Americans after George Floyd's death last year directly affecting mental health. Author: Jade Jackson Updated: 7:00 PM CDT May 25, 2021
LITTLE ROCK, Ark — The Census Bureau concluded that anxiety and depression spiked among African Americans after George Floyd's death last year directly affecting mental health.
Central Arkansas clinical professionals say the stigma surrounding African Americans not seeking help for trauma, whether personal or vicarious isn't taboo anymore.
More and more are filling up appointment times with professionals.
"I often tell people that when you go to therapy expect that it's going to be some work. It's not going to be like TV where you lay down on the couch and then all of sudden somebody says some words and you get up and you say 'oh I'm better," said Dr. Tiffany Haynes, with the College of Public Health at UAMS.