5 Key Mental Health Insights for People of Color in 5 Minutes

In this Spectrum news segment appearance, Soo Jin Lee identifies cultural stigma as a prominent barrier. Within Asian and Black communities, there is a deep-seated taboo surrounding mental health—a notion of "airing the dirty laundry" that could potentially bring shame to the family. This stigma results in individuals seeking help only at critical junctures, when symptoms have become severe.