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Sam Wakapa, sophomore, enjoys reading and playing basketball with friends as forms of self-care. Growing up as a first-generation Kenyan immigrant, Wakapa said his family rarely spoke about mental health. He became more open to these discussions with peers of the same age. The issue of mental health stigmatization in a household, he said, could affect Black students’ willingness to seek support outside of the family. “Older people in the Black community may have a harder time understanding what the younger generation goes through because of the disconnect from issues being on social media."

[Photo] In-Depth: Barriers to Mental Health Care in Black Communities

Lauren Pickett, In-Depth Editor
March 19, 2021
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