How to find help for a drug or mental health crisis
'Deaths of despair' caused by drug overdoses, suicide and liver disease due to alcoholism have risen among Americans of color. Here's how to find help.
Source: latimes.com
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Deaths of despair are soaring for Americans of color.
Many believe white Americans suffer higher rates of premature death from addiction, overdoses and mental health. Researchers say that's false.
Source: latimes.com
Mental healing in Black L.A. starts with professional help that looks like us
For Black people, finding a competent mental health care provider who looks like them is an arduous task. Two Black mental health professionals offer advice and resources on where (and how) to turn for help in L.A.
United States Kelly Malka Jason Armond Los Angeles Los Angeles Yolo Akili Robinson Therapeutic Play Foundation
Source: msn.com
An L.A. father's journey toward healing himself, building community
Mental health has evolved into a major priority for 34-year-old Bobby Brown, a Black father who formed a support group, Donuts With Dads, for other Black dads in 2019. Brown and his wife, Yhanni, live in Inglewood with their four children.
Source: latimes.com