Reimagining Mental Health Discourse Among African Americans | Shaun J. Fletcher, PhD | TEDxSJSU
Did you know that African Americans are 20% more likely to experience serious mental health problems than the general population, including serious depression, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and suicide? African Americans are also more likely to experience certain life circumstances that increase the risk for developing a mental health condition, including homelessness and exposure to violence. With this overwhelming threat to the African American community, perhaps what’s most tragic are the cultural barriers that often preclude African Americans from discussing the topic and seeking qualified professional help. These social barriers are deeply engrained and have been resistant to change across generations.
With the rising rate of suicide and other self-destructive behaviors related to mental health within the African American community, we need to enlarge the platform and opportunities to discuss it in a meaningful way. This talk is yet another battle against the social norms that have proven to have deadly consequences among African Americans. While highlighting aspects of the African American journey, the opportunity for enhanced discourse is relevant for all audiences. Dr. Shaun Fletcher is currently an Assistant Professor at San José State University in the School of Journalism and Mass Communications. Shaun has vast communications experience with corporate and non-profit organizations including Apple and Volkswagen Group of America, for whom he has provided counsel on strategic messaging, executive communications, employee engagement and diversity and inclusion. Dr. Fletcher also established a private consultancy where he works to upskill corporations around cultural diversity awareness, retention, and communications aimed at solving the employment diversity crisis in Silicon Valley.
Dr. Fletcher started his career with the Center for Health Futures within the Florida Hospital health system, working to resolve issues related to cultural competency among health practitioners. His research and interests include diversity & inclusion, unconscious bias, career and life resilience, and mental health within underrepresented communities. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx
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We needed to hear a male speak on this painful generational experience. Thank you
Thank you brotha......you've articulated the experience of so many African American men......unfortunately, many feel its our cross to carry in this life.....we know and need therapy.....
You knocked this out of the park bro✊🏾
I pray for everyone going through any type of depression
Thank you for sharing what happened to you as a human being.
Using this as a source in my speech, this is incredible, thank you.
@tyantoine356
5 жыл бұрын
Shaun Fletcher I did really really good on it thank you for being a resource we need more ❤️✊🏽
Shaun J. Fletcher Ph.D , thank you so very much , this was so powerful, inspirational, and empowering. Thank you very much. I will value this video/episode. Thank you again.
Thank you brother
Thank you for sharing your journey 🙏 😊 ☺️
Mental health Fitness is a real challenge in connection to depression, anxiety, crime and suicide this situation needs to change now . More understanding about mental health fitness challenges needs to be addressed truthfully because of indifference concerning these issues does not help matters at all. The American nation has a new challenge to overcome.
Great job!!! Very informative, encouraging, and eye opening. True growth material here
This is Powerful thank you for speaking on this topic.
@Creaperla
4 жыл бұрын
Listening and keen to learn
Incredible talk 🙏🙏 so inspirational. Thank you for sharing your personal journey. So helpful and informative 🙏🙏
THANK YOU!!!!! 🙏🏾
Why am I crying damn
So powerful
This talk right here hit hard!
@chenerush7568
4 жыл бұрын
Powerful
🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 Thank you!
@Jordanasfunshi-
3 жыл бұрын
Nah thank you for this!
Very interesting and reflecting.
Sending thanks to this brotha for his transparency and Ted Talks for having a diverse platform ❤
The same thing happened to me Stroke symptoms
Very true!
This was an encouraging speech. There are many things to learn from him.
Man I'm hard to break but I'm really crying for you now you been through unimaginable pAin
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Appreciate it, wanna help.
DST journaling helps with my CPTSD. ACES from my community because they hate hybrids! I totally see where RAP came from. And see the difference in the performer who Screams it out! Getting Paid! Dave Chapelle $20m same message bro Malcom delivered to a Christian church and got shot!
There are always precursors before a final episode
@jaeallen5412
Ай бұрын
I so agree
Are you ok... "halp"
i cant hear it. Its so low
ive experienced this same thing. Then I figured it out.