Just like our bodies, our brains need regular checkups. And they need routines to keep them healthy. You exercise, eat right and go to the doctor to keep your physical self well. But do you have the same routines to keep your mind well? The first step to addressing mental health issues is acknowledging how important they are. However, a study published by the National Library of Medicine found that as many as 63 percent of African Americans consider mental health issues such as depression or anxiety to be a personal weakness.
Mental health care is a medical issue. However, when one doesn’t see it as such, they’re less likely to treat it. That’s why any time a public figure speaks openly about mental health, they’re doing a great service for society and paving an important pathway for others to walk down. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, MADAMENOIRE is highlighting mental health books by Black authors to add to your reading list.
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