AAMWA creates community for Black men’s mental health

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The African American Male Wellness Agency has been tackling men’s mental health for years since their Real Men, Real Talk initiative began. What You Need To Know The African American Male Wellness Agency revamped their barbershop talks into Real Men, Real Talk The goal of the initiative is to get Black men talking about their traumas, experiences and battles Suicide is the third leading cause of death for Black men ages 15-24, according to the National Alliance on Mental Health According to the National Institute of Health, people of color are more likely to end therapy prematurely because of cultural divides with their therapist. Dr. Rayshawn Wilson, who serves as the Director of Mental Wellness for the African American Male Wellness Agency, can attest to this finding. He said that trauma, unforgiveness, racism and discrimination are some of the main reasons Black men show up to the event or seek therapy.  According to the National Alliance on Mental Health, suicide is the third leading cause for Black men ages 15 to 24. The Real Men, Real Talk initiative allows Black men to talk with someone that they can relate to, trust or seek mentorship in.  “What happens...