(Summit Pointe 70) Keys to Overcoming Stigma and Improving Black Mental Health

19/02/2025 19 min
(Summit Pointe 70) Keys to Overcoming Stigma and Improving Black Mental Health

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Episode Synopsis

It is estimated that only a fraction of African Americans seek life-changing treatment for issues of mental health. Stigma and culture play a role in barriers to treatment.Our colleague Lakeyta - who oversees access to services at Summit Pointe - talks about why that is, but also how conversations are helping remove those barriers.Episode ResourcesFirst Step Psychiatric Urgent CareSummit Pointe Podcast 70 is a Livemic Communicationsproduction. Summit Pointe, the Behavioral Health Authority in Calhoun County, Michigan, is pioneering Community Mental Health Services by developing innovative ideas and community partnerships that lead to high-quality care and a healthy community.

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