June 30, 2011 — vol. 46, no 47
Roving Camera
Do you believe mental health issues are neglected in communities of color? |
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Of course. People of color need more attention than our counterparts because we’re the ones that are going through every conceivable social and economic injustice. |
DJ Justice Maintenance Supervisor Dorchester |
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Though there are those that are in need of mental health, there are those who in some cases are profiting from misdiagnosing our people. |
Don Muhammad Jr. Flooring Specialist Stoughton |
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Yes. Because there are as many people who are walking around undiagnosed and they’re affecting their families, their community and their own growth. |
Patricia Juba Property Manager Dorchester |
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Yes. Definitely. If we’re going to get real assistance, we need more counselors who look like us and are from the community that understand the challenges that the community has. |
Mary White Parent Dorchester |
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Yes, absolutely. I think it will cut down on a lot of the problems that we have in our community in regards to drinking, drugs, etc. People are self-medicating. |
Kiyana Juba Financial Billing Roslindale |
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It’s the main issue in our community. It’s very important to dig into the mental health issues. Support should be there from the moment the child acts up. It’s not a jail, DYS issue, it’s a mental health issue. |
Elizabeth Relerford Jumpstart Volunteer Roxbury |
