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Zustand: New. In English.

Zustand: New. In English.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'You're Not Sensitive' Destigmatizing Mental Health In Black Men is an autobiographical and self-help book that tells the story of the experiences that Author Dontá Fuller and other black men faced when it comes to mental health. The book features letters in story and poetry form for black men, including himself, who struggle with their mental health. It explores the stereotypes and stigmas black men face in society when it comes to this social issue. Dontá reflects on his childhood and discusses how mental health did not exist in his generation, and no one had conversations with him or his peers on how to take care of themselves mentally. Dontá experienced being emasculated by people around him, such as being called 'sensitive', and struggled with his mental health as a result of those experiences. Dontá decided to seek help and figure out how to take care of himself while having negative feelings about going against what was considered taboo. The stories offer perspectives Dontá and other black men face in society when dealing with the consequences of being stigmatized, such as suffering from trauma, racial discrimination, isolation, substance abuse, fatigue, burnout, and unhealthy interpersonal relationships. Through compassion, empowerment, and empathy, Dontá wants himself and other black men to fight against the stigma society has placed, and find the strength to aid their mental health.…

Zustand: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | 'Humanly Imperfect' follows the life of a young black man who faces challenges that are familiar with most young adults. After graduating from college with his bachelor's degree, he explores his purpose in this world after he didn't live up to societal expectations of what a successful black man should look like after experiencing many setbacks in his professional life. He challenges himself to express vulnerability, insecurities, and discomfort as he deals with finding his purpose in the world as well as witnessing the overwhelming events of racial prejudice against African-Americans in forms of police brutality and socialization. He also deals with the sudden event of a romantic break up, learns solitude, faces unresolved family trauma, and adjusting to the new normal in the event of the global Covid-19 pandemic. Confronting these situations helps challenge his identity development, brings a new perspective to life, and forces him to accept the imperfections of himself.…