Black Mental Health

Join Roots, Race & Culture to unpack cultural and societal barriers that contribute to mental health struggles and explore resources to help Utahns.

Hosts Danor Gerald and Lonzo Liggins are joined by two experts in their fields: Niecie Jones, licensed marriage and family therapist, and Stormey Nielsen, LCSW. Both weigh in on how to understand, define, and improve mental health.

Mental health can be a taboo topic among many Black families and people of color. However, mental health is a more important issue than ever, as data from the CDC shows suicide rates among Black youth have increased 54 percent since 2019 - surpassing white youth for the first time; and Black adults are 20 percent more likely to experience serious mental health problems compared to the general population. With these alarming statistics in mind, how can Utahns work to normalize and improve their mental health? Find out how to take care of your mental health and find the safe spaces that are right for you.

If you are struggling with your mental health, please reach out to the following resources for help:

Utah Suicide & Crisis Hotline: 988

SafeUT: 833-372-3388