Juneteenth panelists discuss mental health in African-American community

CTNewsJunkie – Thursday, June 19, 2025
By Jamil Ragland

The African-American community is facing a “crisis” in mental health, but there are encouraging signs that the stigma around seeking help is changing, said experts on a Juneteenth panel discussing mental health.

The Commission on Women, Children, Seniors, Equity and Opportunity (CWCSEO) hosted a four-expert panel discussion at the state capitol on Wednesday afternoon. During the conversation, panelists were asked questions about the challenges facing African Americans in terms of their mental health, and what could be done to change things.

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