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Lack of economic opportunities & the inability to make ends meet.
Untreated mental health disorders and unmanaged stress are silent killers of Black men. Adult Blacks are 20% more likely to experience serious mental health problems compared to the general population. Only 6.6% of Black men used mental health services in the last year.*
Constant exposure to stressors over a prolonged period of time can contribute to chronic health conditions and exacerbate mental illness.
Five stressors for Black men are:**
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Lack of economic opportunities & the inability to make ends meet.
Difficulties with finding, keeping & succeeding at a job or career.
Struggles in relationships with significant other, children, or other family members.
Adverse health from lack of good diet, exercise & chronic disease.