Health: Mental Illness

Written by on November 29, 2016

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Kanye was reportedly scheduled to be released from the hospital, but has not yet been released.

A source ‘close’ to Kanye claimed the creative has been experiencing extreme paranoia and depression. Many fans have mocked him, condemned him for his behavior, and have even accused him of insurance fraud.

If this man is truly suffering from a mental illness, it is appalling for people to react to his sickness in this way. We need to reexamine how we look at mental illness especially within the Black community.

According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, African-Americans are 20 percent more likely to have serious mental health problems than the general population.

Many of us have not been taught how to properly handle mental illnesses because we have been taught that it is a sign of weakness. So we hold things in – become angry, argumentative, and build walls to mask as strength instead of properly dealing with our emotions. We have to change our perspective on mental health. There is strength in vulnerability.

When mental illnesses go untreated it can be detrimental. We have to remove the stigma around mental health. We cannot demonize those that are dealing with things internally. Just because we may not physically see their sickness does not mean they are okay.

If you have someone in your life that may exhibit signs of depression, anxiety, treat with, or any mental illness – seek help. Honestly, sometimes it can be hard to be supportive especially if the person is pushing you away. Try to respond not react.

Be encouraging

Be patient

Be compassionate and loving

Clinics in Rochester offering Mental Health Services:

Anthony L Jordan Health Corporation
Location: Rochester, NY – 14603
Contact Phone: 716-423-2801

Clinton Family Health Center
Location: Rochester, NY – 14605
Contact Phone: 585-546-2360

Community Health Network
Location: Rochester, NY – 14620
Contact Phone: 585-244-9000

Downtown Health Care Center
Location: Rochester, NY – 14604
Contact Phone: 585-423-1880

Edison Tech Health Center
Location: Rochester, NY – 14607
Contact Phone: 585-647-2200

Francis Center
Location: Rochester, NY – 14605-1248
Contact Phone: 585-336-9130

Genesee Health Service
Location: Rochester, NY – 14607
Contact Phone: 585-922-9999

Health Reach
Location: Rochester, NY – 14611
Contact Phone: 716-368-3722

John James Audubon Health Center
Location: Rochester, NY – 14609
Contact Phone: 585-482-9290

John Marshall Health Center
Location: Rochester, NY – 14615-3636
Contact Phone: 585-458-5734

Liberty Manor-catholic Fam Ctr
Location: Rochester, NY – 14605-1917
Contact Phone: 585-266-3080

Marshall High Health Center
Location: Rochester, NY – 14615
Contact Phone: 585-458-5734

Martin Luther King Jr Hlth Ctr.
Location: Rochester, NY – 14605-1817
Contact Phone: 585-325-7828

Oak Orchard Community Health Center
Location: Brockport, NY – 14420-1229
Contact Phone: 585-637-5319

Sanctuary House
Location: Rochester, NY – 14613-2359
Contact Phone: 585-277-7550

 


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