The Stigma of Mental Illness in Communities of Color
A new study published by the National Institutes of Health says almost half of all Americans will develop some form of mental illness during their lifetime and that many of those diagnosed first experience symptoms during their adolescent years. But in communities of color, the numbers may be more devastating because of the stigma involved. Ed Gordon discusses the issue with Briget Thompson, whose mother suffered from depression and committed suicide six years ago.  Also joining the conversation is Dr. Alvin Poussaint of the Judge Baker Children's Center at Harvard Medical School in Boston, Mass.
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