My psychologist had never seen a black man with self-harm scars
Synopsis
Iman Amrani engages with Derek Owusu to discuss his experiences with borderline personality disorder and the stigma of mental health in the context of race and masculinity.
Synopsis
Iman Amrani engages with writer Derek Owusu in a discussion about his experiences with borderline personality disorder (BPD) and the unique challenges faced by black men regarding mental health. Owusu reflects on his personal struggles with self-harm scars and the stigma surrounding mental health issues within the context of race and masculinity. The episode addresses sensitive topics such as suicide and self-harm, while providing essential resources for support, including contact information for Samaritans in the United Kingdom and the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline in the United States.
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