Henson is setting out to offer assistance to those in need.
For a score of reasons ranging from socioeconomic disparities to an all-out stigma against mental illness, Black people are least likely to seek professional help for anxiety, depression, and more. Now, in this time of anxiety and uncertainty, actress Taraji P. Henson is setting out to offer assistance to those in need who may be generally reluctant.
ADVERTISEMENT In an acceptance speech last year with Variety, in which Henson was named one of the magazine’s women in power, Henson stated that the vision of her non-profit organization was to “eradicate the stigma around mental health in the Black community by breaking the silence and breaking a cycle of shame.” Through her organization, Henson’s objective is to change the ways in which Black people feel towards admitting they need help and offer a safe place in which they may do so.
As the United States struggles to roll out effective testing and accumulates data on the spread of COVID-19, certain findings are coming to light about which demographics have been hardest hit. The nation’s Black population is dying overwhelmingly in disproportionate numbers. A look at the numbers is startling: in Illinois Black people only account for 14% of the population, yet account for 30% of cases and 41% of deaths in the state.
Data like this can be overwhelming to absorb on a daily basis. As the nation looks to prioritize mental health, campaigns such as Henson’s will help to alleviate the fears for a community that has been hit the hardest. Actress @TherealTaraji is launching a free virtual therapy service to help African Americans cope with the coronavirus pandemic.
日本 最新ニュース, 日本 見出し
Similar News:他のニュース ソースから収集した、これに似たニュース記事を読むこともできます。
Magic Johnson sees parallels between coronavirus pandemic and AIDSMagic Johnson wants to raise awareness among the black community about the dangers of coronavirus.
続きを読む »
Virtual bingo and livestream concerts: The show goes on for senior communitiesWATCH: Professional musicians and entertainers take part in live stream variety shows geared toward seniors, many of whom find themselves isolated from friends and family during the coronavirus pandemic.
続きを読む »
Black health experts say surgeon general’s comments reflect lack of awareness of black communityBlack health experts say surgeon general's comments reflect lack of awareness of black community. - NBCBLK
続きを読む »
Editorial: It's not just renters. Landlords need help, tooCommunities have a shared interest in keeping renters housed and keeping landlords in business. They provide an essential service: a roof over one’s head.
続きを読む »