Jacksonville mental health counselor addresses overcoming stigmas around Black mental health

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Jacksonville mental health counselor addresses overcoming stigmas around Black mental health

Asking for help can be hard to do, especially in Black or African American communities. Research shows many Black adults--especially older generations view mental health conditions as a personal weakness.RELATED: Push for more accessible mental health resources heightens in Black communityNyasha Poitier a licensed mental health counselor and the owner of The Art of Healing Jacksonville said this stems from history.“There has been a lot of persev…