is it weak for a black men to seek therapy?

[jackson35]

finding a good black therapist is-really hard

 

[jackswstd]

It's never weak to admit you need help. People go believing that shyt and wind up offing themselves. There's a stigma attached to men in general seeking treatment. It doesn't make you any less of a man to recognize you have a problem, and dealing with it.

 

[Oceanicpuppy]

No it's not weak, but I do feel most professional services do not cater to black people, yet alone black men. I think black males can only get the best counseling from other black males and that can be difficult to find. Not to mention regular therapy is costly. A pastor or some other notable male figure in the community is the best bet. Contrary to popular belief, a GOOD pastor can give great advice without it being an overly religious conversation. It's just a matter of finding the right person.

This is why I'm very suspect of these anti church "black" posters. Probably not even black.

 

[Oceanicpuppy]

finding a good black therapist is-really hard

No it's not.

 

[Zebruh]

Not at all. People take their mental health for granted.

 

[BaldingSoHard]

Yes.

It's weak for black men to not struggle alone with mental illness, PTSD, and depression, just because we have melanin.
It's weak to talk to family or marriage counselors, just because we have melanin.

This site gets stupider every damn day....

Next up on the coli: Is it weak for black men to go to the doctor...

 

[Miles Davis]

Ain't nothing wrong with it, everybody needs to talk to someone. Helps to get shyt off your chest.

 

[agnosticlady]

No it's not weak, but I do feel most professional services do not cater to black people, yet alone black men. I think black males can only get the best counseling from other black males and that can be difficult to find. Not to mention regular therapy is costly. A pastor or some other notable male figure in the community is the best bet. Contrary to popular belief, a GOOD pastor can give great advice without it being an overly religious conversation. It's just a matter of finding the right person.

This is true...I remember seeing a white therapist and it felt awkward. There are certain things black people deal with that others wouldn't understand. I also think that black people should seek out mentors to help them along the way. Preferably not an immideate family member because like @Paradise Road mentioned family can be biases.

 

[DanniC]

To anyone that would like some stupid shyt like that

 

[jackson35]

you can think it's stupid but it does not change the reality that black men do not have a platform to deal with mental health issue effectively.

 

[semicko82]

I said this recently when someone suggested I go see a therapist.
I also heard too many horror stories about people not getting the best treatment when it comes to therapy

 

[WaveCapsByOscorp™]

No.

But, all I’ll say is that therapy is just like any other product you can get.

People seem to think just because you’re seeking therapy or have received treatment, that you couldn’t be getting bad advice or direction.

In other words, I’ve seen/heard some direction therapists have given sometimes and it’s been bad. Not to me personally as I’ve never been to any therapy. But, to other people around me, which in turn started to effect my relationships with them.

Just because they’re a therapist doesn’t mean they’re flawless.

 

[Pseudonym]

Therapy and EMDR changed my life

 

[jmegamar]

Therapy is always a good thing. If everybody had therapy I think we would have a lot more of a mindful world in general. I got a breh as my therapist and it changed my life.

 

[#BOTHSIDES]

Therapy and EMDR changed my life

Therapy is always a good thing. If everybody had therapy I think we would have a lot more of a mindful world in general. I got a breh as my therapist and it changed my life.

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