Black Mental Health - If You Don't Know, Now You Know I The Daily Show

[@kayr0-074]

As a young black teen with my own mental health issues, I’ve decided to become a psychologist & therapist. I always felt I had no where to turn because everyone stigmatized mental illness. I’ve seen my own best friends struggle far too long & I want to make this world better. Starting from inside.

[@Cherryblossoms110]

Rooting for you! 😃

[@mirandaboyd4608]

That's awesome! Best wishes on your future endeavors

[@BrotherKnowledge.]

Definitely rooting for you. ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾

[@dontaylor7315]

I hope there's more like you.

[@JasmineScott930]

We need you in the field!

[@TheDomdadda32]

Im a psychiatrist, and thank you for reporting on this!! I went into the profession to help the black community but we are the least likely to seek out or stick with treatment.

[@BrotherKnowledge.]

There are plenty of brothas and sistahs out here seeking treatment. Trust me. There are a lot of us to serve.

[@bakedzac3630]

Just Riss probably our governments for not having universal health care / mental health care. And institutional racism in general. Just a shot in the dark.

[@5pctLowBattery]

barriers to care like insurance and jobs that provide time off work...

[@Kgoki890]

Don DuBose pls share your email address. Mine is [e-mail]. I’m working on that as well...would like to share findings..

[@KeeperOfKeys22]

After one of my therapist told my mother that I was suicidal she was really angry with me. It was like she took it personally. When we got home from the outpatient she kept asking aggressively/screaming at me if I wanted to kill myself and when I finally broke down and said yes she screamed at me "well then kill yourself!" I never opened up to a therapist again after that but she continued to waste money on therapy I wouldn't utilize & guilt trip me for it. She says i make up a lot of the shirt I call her out on. My environment was a big part of the problem and therapy can't enable a child to change their environment. I struggle with the idea of spending money on a therapist now. Even though I'm an adult the thought makes of me opening up to someone I pay to listen to me leaves a bad taste in my mouth.

[@SoraGoku]

As a Hispanic therapist I appreciate the attention towards this issue.

[@michelona1701]

I had a Hispanic therapist. She was my mother. And boy did I listen... or else.

[@tlacuache4448]

Mil gracias 🧡

[@librom5542]

SoraGoku Only 1 percent of therapists are Hispanics. There is a great need for more and I recommend to therapists, finish that PHD so you get properly compensated for this very difficult job and have more power in the field.

[@bethwillis3293]

My therapista were like you and they're uber anti blk.

[@DannyRamon]

“...and my response is: why can’t we use both?” Girl in audience: yehh

[@AJarOfYams]

That girl gets it

[@FinneousPJ1]

Why use jesus?

[@FinneousPJ1]

@Will Pack So what you're saying is it's useless

[@mortuos557]

@Will Pack the believe that there's help, and hopefulness is helping already. Hope is something you really need in a depression. And you can get that out of religion.

[@krisithemperor2410]

@@mortuos557 except hope is not all that religion is selling you, It's basically a mind game testing your will, your personality, your knowledge against a series of stories passed down through either writing or tongue of people who bear witness to god's plan and were tested, some gained favor others not so much. preachers have no choice but to interpret these stories because the stories don't correlate with modern times and problems, so religion tends to manipulate people into it's service by offering this "hope" but that doesn't solve the problems that people deal with today at least not through medication, financial advise, etc etc. This you can get from a therapist although you can get it from a priest as well but it comes with all the lip-service as well. religion is only good for sidetracking problems, making you believe the problem isn't there when it is.

[@AC-ri2xr]

I’m a black therapist and I see the relief when my black clients come to me. Like something shifts and they can be themselves

[@tristanc3497]

Star Wolf What would make you believe that any therapist would filter their clients based on race?

[@TH-ok6ze]

Yes that's what we need more people who can relate to what we're going through.

[@moriahazan277]

You say race i say american

[@melaniegreene1197]

@@moriahazan277 Ok cool, but Americans of different races have wildly different experiences in this country.

[@jend8759]

A C The best mental health provider that I ever had was a black man. I’m a white woman, and the two of us saw eye to eye on almost everything. Better care than with anyone from my own background.

[@melaniegreene1197]

I'll never forget the day I told my mom that I was depressed, experiencing suicidal ideation, and wanted to see a therapist, and she responded "Why do you want something to be wrong with you so badly?" That was more than 10 years ago, and although I do see a therapist now and am doing so much better than I was at age 11, I still think about and am hurt by what my mom said to me all those years ago.

[@noodle3218]

I know I’m 3 years late to this comment, but this random Internet stranger hopes you are doing okay and even better than back when you commented. And I see why you’d still be hurt by her [ignorant/asinine] statement-no person should say that to anyone, much less a parent.

[@mavishalliday8772]

Yoo dealt with depression through most of my teen years, thought about telling my mom and got a scolding without actually even getting to say it. People that write books and articles on mental health please never stop, that's how I got to deal with mine.

[@lunar_memories9981]

My friend showed their parents that they cut, and what did they get? A scolding. They didn't get any help, they just got lectured.

[@ziljin]

Mental health is highly stigmatized in asian community. Even diseases like diabetes is stigmatized. People always say "oh they look so healthy and normal!"

[@kitaromiller2018]

Facts

[@Adrian-ug5sd]

Bro they gotta include asians and latinos... wtf

[@Evija3000]

I think it's stigmatized in every community, the only exception being white women.

[@katy8605]

Every time I see my Asian family doctor she asks me if I am depressed. But I'm not depressed; I'm introverted.

[@nejolo9563]

Adrian 91 This is what diversity means to some. Say you want diversity but only concern yourself with your race. It’s self centered and not inclusive at all. I noticed that this segment mentions Latinos in passing but doesn’t go into detail. This has happened numerous times on so-called diverse shows, progressive news channels, media representation and political representation. Ask any one of these proponents about Latino, Asian or Native American famous historical figures and they will draw a blank but expect you to digest only African American history as the representative of diversity. I can name 30 African Americans for every single Latino or Native American that they know. This is deceptive and raising your voice on these matters is important. Not very inclusive if you ask me.

[@YellowboyRickLee]

The Asian community also shares this stigma of not talking about mental health, this needs to change.

[@cam9913]

Especially with parents being like "how could you be depressed?? You have nothing to be depressed for!" > High grades expectations > Forced to do everything family says > Shaming when they try to reach out because "family issues should stay in the family" > Boys are expected to be masculine, girls are expected to be feminine, in a very conservative way > "you don't get to have an opinion because you're young and you're wrong!" > Constantly being compared to others in a belittling manner I just hate my society.

[@PeanutBreathing]

Like how they ignore the Asians when they talk about who is suffering. We are just forgotten people 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@warona2274]

Yeah honestly I feel like most non white people face this stigma

[@anablepophobia]

@@PeanutBreathing Except that the info graph showed Asians having trouble finding therapy too?

[@bethwillis3293]

But yours seen as perfect super smart angels who do nothing wrong. Not the same mental injury as everyone treating you like a dumb immoral criminal since you were a child. Racism is child abuse. You experience halo effect not horned effect.

[@Steve-eb5sd]

I'm Hispanic. When I was diagnosed with depression and anxiety my parents told me I just needed Jesus. That it was the devil messing with me.

[@luker6854]

A lot of people find peace and comfort in Jesus Christ but it is a good idea to receive professional help

[@JODRecaps]

hello steve. taco bell burritooooo

[@grizzlemc1662]

you can both run to Christ and run to therapy!!!

[@MsBettyRubble]

Parents say that when they can't deal with their children's emotions. My parents said crap like that and never once said, "hey you want to talk about it?" Classes in parenting should be required like reading and math.

[@jb400years4]

Black people cant have anything without every woman, gay, qnd hunchback coming to get a piece. Co opters of civil rights rejoice. Hispanic was invented in 1970 for just this reason.

[@dreww8941]

I’m about to receive my ba in Psych, and I was raised by a black man. I’ll do my best to have an understanding perspective

[@gayanthigunawardhana5379]

Wow. Respect🙌

[@librom5542]

Keep going until you get a PHD.

[@milesarcher8502]

I see you've overcome that "low self-image" problem.

[@jend8759]

I am bipolar, with several other conditions as well. This video may just be my lifeline. I have been struggling lately. No meds for months. Access to my previous provider was full of obstacles, which made it nearly impossible to keep current with the prescriptions I need to function on more than a basic level. I happened to watch this video as I was unloading the dishwasher tonight, and noticed the name of the Website posted at the end. I went on the site and found the organization that I have been searching for. Thank God and Trevor Noah.

[@jend8759]

Poppy Kneegrow Thank you!

[@sophienugre4161]

I hope you find better help! Good luck!

[@stclemmons1969]

Im sure you've been through enough in your life already. I hope you finally get a break and get substantial and CONSISTENT help. Good luck!

[@jend8759]

StClemmons Thank you for your kind words. They mean a lot.

[@stclemmons1969]

@@jend8759 Glad they do. I come from a family that has dealt with mental illness for generations. I know the suffering that occurs even with proper help. Breaks my heart when someone acknowledges they need help but cant get what they need. YOU ARE NEVER ALONE 🤗

[@ajmala9250]

Mental health is not getting the same level of attention as the physical health. Almost every developing nation has got the same problem.

[@Eggwithsubscribers-qm4tg]

Mental health isn’t as important as physical. You can literally die if you don’t pay attention to physical health

[@sharonpopolow6874]

Mental and physical health typically go hand in hand.

[@pranavflame]

@Jon Campo I believe you mean "misdiagnosed".

[@angelaburke9451]

I'm a therapist! This is so needed thank you Trevor for highlighting this!

[@iurirobert9845]

my university in brasil has a study about the impact of racism in the mental state of a person that receives an act of racism

[@purposedparadise]

Kevin Skipper PTSD

[@Henrque123]

Which uni? Also, yeah, the experiences often scar people for life. When they tell what happened you can often really see how F up it can make people feel

[@iurirobert9845]

@datboi you harassing him or answering? Hahhahahahh

[@change8606]

@Kevin Skipper This is only the interpretation of your upside-down brainwash perception of life. Most likely you are so right-wing that you believe your own statement to be true.

[@change8606]

@@mentos93 With what exactly? Which Islam are you talking about?

[@vl5222]

There’s a stigma in Asian cultures too. Most of the time, we just keep it to ourselves and “deal” with it.

[@jend8759]

V L My husband is from India. He tells me that I’m on a search for “magic pills,” when all I want is to be normal. His dad tells me to meditate. It’s very frustrating.

[@michaelc7014]

Here we go with the "who's the biggest victim?" competition.

[@tutia3260]

Same in Albanian culture

[@JODRecaps]

hola VL. taco bell buritooo

[@jend8759]

JODisHere Stop commenting if you don’t have something positive to contribute.

[@M_MahdiBKH]

therapist : so you felling scared, when seeing a cop? guy: yes. in his mind : yep... paranoia.

[@simonsays5094]

Lmao, you nailed it

[@drewstaser9726]

This is even worse now... BLM

[@britneyisallyouneedtoknow2406]

I've had my share of white therapists and this was the first year where I really felt that cultural incompetence and clash. It was a hard thing for me cause I kept feeling like "am I being racist?", "am I the reason we're not clicking?" I didn't even initially want to change therapists cause I thought I was the issue and I was scared of being offensive To have someone who gets you even if you can't put it into words is so important

[@southernsuccubus420]

I come from some pretty impoverished areas, so it surprises me that I have come across so many black male therapists and counselors in the past 15 years. I have PTSD from sexual abuse by my stepfather who was a black man, and for years I felt like a Terrible racist person because I had to change therapists 3 times because they assigned me to a black male after I explained that I have trouble talking about those traumas with someone who reminds me of my abuser when you have PTSD, even the vaguest resemblance of a stranger to your abuser can trigger flashbacks, but it is terrifying when the person triggering you is the person you are supposed to be opening up to about those things. I am a very kind and loving person and I try very hard to make sure that I judge people on their heart and not what the shell looks like. I wish that some of you were able to have met the therapists and counselors I have been assigned in the past, because they were wonderful people, I just was not able to see them due to personal trauma. I have had a few black female counselors and therapists over the years too that I feel very privileged to have met because they were some of the kindest women I have seen for my mental health treatment

[@ceci7783]

that sounds so difficult, I come from a mostly white hippie town so it isnt super hard to get a therapist. It sucks that black ppl suffer from a lot of different problems and can’t find a therapist that understands

[@mommasitayoung148]

Thanks Brittany my family member battle with schizophrenia an epileptic seizures. Finding Therapist(Black) that can relate/ understand was very hard. So sad is such a stigma in my community period.

[@BrotherKnowledge.]

Too many people don't understand this.

[@priscillajimenez27]

At least you reflected yourself first. That's good. I've seen students and their parents get mad when they don't have a black teacher without even giving her a chance, and the students saying racial slurs to her. In your case, you did what you had to do.

[@NegOkap]

"The only cross on my network is Jesus" 😂😅

[@firebrandsgirl]

I had one therapist who I told I have a hundred in cash. Will that work? She said, YES... hahahaahha

[@jadamichelle452]

Yes! I’ve always wanted to go to school for counseling but I let others talk to me out of it.. I’m so happy I saw this when I did. I’m going to help my community ✊🏾

[@noneyabusiness2569]

Yess girl go back and get your education! What are those that talked you out of it are doing rn? Bet that 9 out 10, they sitting on their asses not doing a thing help the community. Never trust someone's hands with your vision, they almost will always fuck it up everytime. You know what's best for you.

[@YamiSamslayin]

Same thing happened to me. I wanted to do Social Work, but my parents discouraged me and wondered why I would be a social worker… there’s so many options than just that.

[@TheRealMrLane]

Never had therapy. I have random revelations about myself in phone conversations with friends. Never had an outlet to express myself.

[@dwavyy300]

ok..

[@ariallelee5917]

“You are not depressed. You’re just weak.” That’s what my Asian parents told me when I was experiencing depression. So African Americans are not alone in this.

[@Euphoryaaa]

Arialle Lee I’m sorry you had to go through that.

[@HudaefCares]

Yes oh god I hate it but it's so true. I'm always so lethargic and there are days where I'd rather sleep and not wake up, but ppl around me just go 'wake up you lazy bum' or 'did you just wake up??' when I've already been up for hours. I end up thinking maybe I'm just tired but I sleep up to 10 hours a day, so that can't be right. No one notices that something's off, if they do it's you being 'lazy', or 'weird', or the most hurtful: 'you're weak, toughen up why don't you. We can handle the stress/we're more stressed than you, but why can't you handle it?'

[@donnmckee4973]

Hate to say it but humans in general make statements like that and it's not limited to one skin color, culture, or ethnicity

[@justice_productions_]

Donn Mckee Exactly

[@Imhere12345]

I know where you are coming from. In the Mexican culture is the same way. Plus people think you are crazy too. Your family won’t see you the same.

[@Somebo]

As an African when I tell my family and friends about my anxiety and depression, they tell me. Just get over it.😅

[@goddessesoftarot1707]

Larissa Tanibang I am so happy I ain’t the only one

[@Somebo]

@@goddessesoftarot1707 sis you aren't. 😅 but I have better control of my state of mind now since I learned box breathing.

[@notyourfrind9415]

My mother told me I was selfish and trying to embarrass her when I attempted suicide due to depression and anxiety.

[@Zazzy235]

Ya the Asian community seriously needs it, just Asian parents saying “what’s the matter with you? Suck it up” etc

[@MsBettyRubble]

I know a family where the kids (4of them) are half black and half Japanese. They are so beautiful and so f***'ed up. They get the 'get over yourself' from both sides. It's sad.

[@genericuser-1]

Yet Asians are the most successful racial group in the nation... I wonder why...

[@notYisan]

Because 80% case of depression is actually caused of bad sleep patern, unhealthy eating habit, lack of excersise, or just burn out from daily routines. These can be changed easily and doesn't require going to mental health professionals for therapy.

[@artemis_time5924]

@Noel and User 1, when we gonna stop hating on other races? If we think about how someone else has it better than us than we will never understand them. We'll just hate them and only see their color. Blacks are supposed to be the most oppressed people globally, it took me a long time to learn this lesson.

[@user-ip5xn9ks9k]

@Darth Pennywise I agree

[@islemisawesome6145]

It’s true can’t even talk to my parents about stuff like this they just say be happy and stop being weak

[@christinabeck9054]

There's a site called Supportiv (www.supportiv.com) where you can chat anonymously with other people going through similar mental health struggles! It's free for the first 24 hours, and is a great place to get some support if you're not able to get to therapy for whatever reason.

[@genericuser-1]

they're right

[@drewdown826]

theyre right, dont be weak. be smart. what is making you depressed? identify the problem and fix it. sometimes you face hopelessness , what if you cant fix it? well, guess what. you can. you just have to want to. when we see suicide its because people chose not to deal with the problems, in other words. they ran away. running away is a sign of weakness. there are many many reasons one may be depressed, I for one have a hand full. but, i fought thru it all and guess what. im alive. life isnt perfect, its not easy. there are days when we may feel or get knocked down. well get back up. if your young your parents should at least however teach you how to deal with problems

[@diamondsdiamonds2261]

Well they should talk. You gotta talk to someone.

[@manofgray5239]

Sorry to hear that. People can be real judgemental, but it's rough when it's coming from in your own home. Don't know your family situation, but I'd say just keep talking to them. If they really just want you to be happy, they should be willing to help you get there. Sometimes it just means expressing it in a way they can understand.

[@BenReillySpydr1962]

Church is free. Therapy isn't. For the economically disenfranchised that's a major selling point.

[@Tracymmo]

It is, though my therapy is Medicaid-covered at a community clinic.

[@khadijahbindavid9518]

Mine is covered through Medicaid as well

[@staceyj3667]

That’s real. When I used to go to church sometimes I’d go to cry because that’s the only place I could without being questioned or seen as strange or weak.

[@effentjes]

Fair point!

[@janismartinmooradian1312]

Left out Native Americans, please don't leave out Native Americans

[@whimsysmith2835]

There are SO many ethnicities it can get long to name them all. But to be fair, from all I have read Native Americans face far more social inequalities then any other minority group. The black culture gets the most attention, probably because we frame ethnic disparities in "black and white" even though we know our inequality problems in this country is far more diverse. Personally I think we need to get away from color coding the human race.

[@gavrochethenardier957]

Aw I feel bad now

[@user-iu8gn4ep2m]

I feel for you

[@surealivro6242]

They Left out Asians even tho they were on the graph and hit the hardest (judging by the graph).

[@HannahKayW]

Raising Agent I was also totally shocked by that number and was a little bit surprised Trevor didn’t point it out. It’s a narrative that doesn’t get enough attention

[@durruthy]

The whole America health care system is out of control

[@DanielGonzalez-wj9by]

We have one of those

[@miapdx503]

We're failing...

[@miapdx503]

@Anonymous the Rethuglikkkans are in power, and you have excuses...yawn, no surprise.

[@ytalocarlos1]

Brasil too

[@VashXTrigun]

Though the stigma on mental health is not only a problem in the USA.

[@glhfggwp6232]

“Black and Hispanic kids are less likely to get the treatment” Asian: Am I Joke?

[@brie4623]

Yeah, once again the Asian community is completely neglected. Like the 4.4% of Asian males was completely passed over and that hurt to see.

[@xenotiic8356]

Ah but you see, they aren't poor! How can their lives be bad then? /s (edit: the "/s" is supposed to show that this is a sarcastic comment)

[@glhfggwp6232]

Xenotiic What do you mean they aren’t poor? Some came from refugees.

[@brie4623]

@@glhfggwp6232 they were being sarcastic. But I think that its less about socioeconomic factors and more the narrative that brown people are victims. Its actually really sad.

[@xenotiic8356]

@@glhfggwp6232 I was being sarcastic. That's what the "/s" is supposed to mean. I was trying to point out ridiculous claims some people have.

[@thecuratorcreative3763]

As a Black Healer and Therapist, this was AMAZING to see highlighted! The Daily Show never ceases to amaze me. This is a true issue in the community. I'll have people book trauma sessions who dont want to acknowledge it, deal with or treat because we've been socially conditioned to get by. Most of my people live in survival mode which is the reptilian part of the brain of basic survival of human nature. It's time to heal. Thank you again for highlighting this King! Much appreciated. P.S. All my black people going into or in this field, connect with me. It's not enough of us and we need to connect and link! ❤

[@PopeyeSolos]

Some people shouldn’t be parents in the first place.

[@lifeinperspective5327]

Without a doubt.

[@Evejackson777.]

Well even those people weather they should be parents or not should get mental help as well.

[@mavishalliday8772]

I'm Nigerian and last year a large number of young Nigerians died due to suicide and we still won't take mental health seriously.. lmao

[@Itspeacemaria]

In Nigeria or America

[@mavishalliday8772]

@@Itspeacemaria Nigeria

[@cocoa.butteriy361]

very true africa has a lot of cultures on disiplining your child that makes them get depression for example beating them with a belt

[@arlettealexis2901]

I'm literally writing a final paper on this issue.

[@claudewinters2091]

I hope it gets published

[@RevengerReloaded]

Just write the link to this video and write...."nuff said"

[@Sabbathtage]

I hope this give you the warm glow of validation on how important the topic you chose is. Good luck!

[@juliemariemcintyre]

gl on ur paper sis ❤

[@Teenom]

GL👍

[@williethomas2628]

A lot of the preacher need a therapist themselves.

[@sheltonlovesr.8941]

Willie Thomas preach brother preach.

[@JODRecaps]

hola willie. taco bell buritto

[@morningivy]

Every time I mention anything regarding my ADD, my mother shows signs of discomfort and tries to change the subject. Or she accuses me of letting "them label me".

[@luluseatowngetdown6251]

I’m sorry. ADHD is a real learning disability. I have dealt with it for most of my life. Concentrating and Organization is still very hard for me at 35.

[@morningivy]

@@luluseatowngetdown6251 I didn't find out until I was 15, and it explained a lot about the way I think and how I view the world. Thank God my natural intelligence picked up where my ADD causes me to slack.

[@teenwolf2013]

Morning that is exactly what my mother did to the letter!!! Like please, I don't mind being labeled if it helps! I spend to much time focusing on focusing that I would miss lessons and important information. Highschool was harder than it needed to be for me. And the worst part is I felt like an idiot, I knew I was intelligent I have a fairly high IQ and could always read beyond my years and I still felt stupid. Finally getting help on my own and being medicated in college I can see and feel a major difference. I'm doing this well now I can only ponder on how well I could have done in secondary school.

[@morningivy]

@@teenwolf2013 Me too! That was me as well, I was always the good reader lol books were the only thing that could really keep my attention. I read at a tenth grade level in second grade lol

[@ytalocarlos1]

One time my mom say: "You don't need go to a psychiatrist because you don't is crazy. What will people say?"

[@CR-pp7ls]

No one will find out it’s private and you can go and not tell anyone and get the help

[@MagaBeorch]

Therapy session in the black church is when they have 'Testimony Time' 😂🤣😂🤣

[@missondo4887]

Bahama Babe exactly lol 😂

[@ooferrell]

there is more drama in the fucking church than outside lol

[@justsaying3729]

This is truly the funniest (true) shit. testimony & they go on & on & on. which Is why I hate the services in the black church but I believe it's the only thing that gives some black people HOPE!!

[@aishaburke3616]

Hahaha, 😅😂😅😂

[@AtomicPuffin]

I feel like parents that avoid therapy for reasons like "what will ppl say/you just need jesus in your heart" its more of a pride thing on their part and thats fkd n sad

[@rationallion9438]

2019: Most of TV News: Let's talk about Mariah Carey re-releasing a Christmas Song Trevor Noah, Comedian: Let's talk about mental health in Our Community.

[@hypekiller5924]

The segment is filled with news clips about mental health in the black community

[@JODRecaps]

hi Lion. taco bell burittoooo

[@pamphililafa7084]

Hey Trevor There is another problem about finding a black gynecologist. Knowing all the problem black women fo through in this country, I think it is something to address.

[@AznJsn82091]

Now how could we make the gynecologist's office fun like black church?

[@zachzaslavsky4282]

@@AznJsn82091 oh no

[@christelheadington1136]

@@AznJsn82091 -You're under arrest...you're killing me.

[@IrresistibleWitch]

Lol 😂

[@nursemedic17]

@@AznJsn82091 Oh the image I just got lol

[@pottermorechick]

Hispanic woman here . When I had a mental breakdown at 19, I was just told that I'm tricking myself into thinking I have depression. I just needed to keep busy and I'd get over it.

[@Tacom4ster]

Anyone noticed the Asian population get less therapy, explains high suicide rate for Japanese salary men, stigma for therapy at Japan rivals Scientology.

[@mehemojie5024]

Good point!

[@maadtee6281]

Nah suicide is because they force the Japanese to work too much without any breaks and because they go to another world

[@ArturoSubutex]

I think the study s about Asian Americans, not Japanese people.

[@Tacom4ster]

@@maadtee6281 victims of late stage capitalism?

[@dontaylor7315]

@@Tacom4ster that's gotta be part of it.

[@romariobeckford4721]

Trevor: church is fun Me: clearly you've never been to a 2 hour church that's in its 5th hour, 100th song

[@BenjaminKeller]

I guess he was talking about my church, not yours. Bc chruch is definitely fun, if it's done right.

[@wolfsurvival2009]

Oh he has... And he said it for this segment. Read/listen to Born A Crime to see that he was always trying to get out of church but had a powerful and God-fearing mother.

[@luker6854]

@@wolfsurvival2009 No one is forced to go to church

[@JODRecaps]

hi mario. taco bell burittoooooo

[@NyxBeChillin]

@@luker6854 you definitely ain't black or even been to a black church

[@RyanHull76]

One of the few videos I've enjoyed of yours. Mental health awareness is a major problem with everyone. Thank you, Noah, for bringing this to the spotlight. It's OK to not be OK. We all just gotta learn where to find help.

[@yusufbooley6156]

"black people don't do therapy, we go to barber shops, thats where we talk out all of our problems" if you know, then you know, you know

[@genericuser-1]

what

[@manofgray5239]

Not as many barber shops, tho

[@sadtitties222]

@Yusuf Booley Wasn't that a quote from the show Blackish?

[@yusufbooley6156]

@@sadtitties222 central intelligence but good try

[@sadtitties222]

@@yusufbooley6156 lol, well i tried. :)

[@TheEmmett4]

As a black man with a masters in psychology this motivated me to go for my phd

[@bethanychatman9531]

Proud of you, this makes me so happy! We need this as a people!

[@justsaying3729]

Besides that PHD you have to have a passion for helping others.

[@TheEmmett4]

Bethany Chatman thanks I was hesitant to do it cause I honestly think I can’t become a doctor but it is my dream

[@TheEmmett4]

justsaying I do I’ve been a psychology assistant but I wanna be the one in charge lol

[@elainewaller-rose9707]

Black therapist here. Do it my brother. While there's a need for all of us, this is especially true for Black men and boys. You will also find that other people of color (Latinx, Asian, Native, etc.) will seek you out as well. Wishing you the best. By the way I'm making the assumption that you live in the U.S. Sorry if I'm wrong.

[@DrediWest]

This is so true. When I started going to therapy, I told my dad after about 6 months and he called me an animal 💔

[@DrediWest]

On this, my ex was tryna force me to see a Pastor telling me I'm not depressed and binding and casting 😂 My younger brother hot high BP at 18 because he was thought to not speak his mind and watched me constantly get put down and crying without any results when I try to speak up... It's crazy yo... We need to take mental health more serious in our communities

[@jend8759]

That’s awful. I hope that you are doing well

[@Euphoryaaa]

I’m black and I’d love to be a therapist. I love helping people.

[@refugeofthoughts8870]

euphoryuh I would too but I’m not someone that can sit in school for years and years. Even as a kid I was like this but I still try to help people.

[@Euphoryaaa]

Refuge of thoughts And I would need to get therapy for my own issues first LOL. Our community really needs this

[@MsBettyRubble]

Then get on it. The need is high.

[@xxMpEGxx]

@@refugeofthoughts8870 higher education is worth it, I didnt like school as a kid and struggled with studying but as soon as you are in a class that you're interested in: It changes everything

[@jend8759]

euphoryuh Go for it! You are needed!

[@leviticus3470]

I am a 4 x combat vet who deals with PTSD . and I can relate to these situations . Besides the not going to prom

[@coconutdrops9545]

Thank you for your service. Hope you're getting the help you deserve.🙏🏽😇

[@leviticus3470]

@@coconutdrops9545 Thank you for your support . And yes I get help but the stigma of being a Black man getting treatment is always present .

[@coconutdrops9545]

@@leviticus3470 I feel you. Do know that what they think is far less important. Who you are and what you need is above all. You're welcome.💕😇🙏🏽

[@mynameisyumyumgivemesum1412]

@@leviticus3470 I feel that BUT why do ppl have to know where your going & what for? That's none of their business.

[@leviticus3470]

@@mynameisyumyumgivemesum1412 I don't tell everyone lol but it helps to have a support system. And with the people in the support system it's good to be honest so they can understand . My family is my support system

[@igeorgoudi]

Seeing this video, I can tell you that emotion recognition is a universal problem. As a species, we are afraid of emotions. We do not express them, we do not want to feel them, we do not want to show them validation. Culture indeed has a huge impact and smaller communities have bigger problems due to everyone knowing everyone. So, there are no therapists that understand someone's context, culture, worries, and then that someone is in a community that is given limited action to therapy and mental health care or is discriminated, that person may find it difficult to ask for help. I live in a small community and this is a huge problem. That was a very interesting video, keep it up!

[@iChillypepper]

I have plenty of friends who have their masters in psychology and family therapy who are black. A few even have PhD’s and NO ONE seems to want to hire them! They also had a hard time finding internships to complete their hours. A few just quit and are working government jobs with social services. This system is so messed up

[@Kamelhaj]

We desperately need more minority psychologists. Not hiring them is only going to hurt people in the long run.

[@myviews7021]

Truth!!!

[@RosemarySoler]

“Son the only cross in my network is Jesus” 😂😂😫

[@luciferwins4757]

Yeah I think you need something better

[@RickT-hq4jh]

Exactly correct Rosemary.

[@JODRecaps]

hola rose. taco bell burittooooo

[@tehutimes1]

Oh hell no!!!!!!!! HaHaHaHa!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@darkestblueone4411]

I was told to pray and all I need to do is this and that everyone knew how to diagnose me with not one degree. I prayed forever and finally I realised God created people smarter than me to figure this out and got me a doctor. I was excited when I found a minority period but I still couldn't even get in.

[@syguzman5739]

❤ It makes sense that The Daily Show is talking about mental health right now because December - February there is a spike in depression/suicide in the United States ❤ Stay well! Stay safe! Stay healthy! ❤

[@LadyPinkster]

Is it because of the weather changes and also with being lonely on or around Valentine's day?

[@syguzman5739]

@@LadyPinkster : It's different for everyone. People who fall into depression can be married, single, have children, grandchildren, are young, attractive, successful, or no money, have had a long history of depression OR no history of depression at all. It's a mental issue, not a status based on how much money you have or your marital status, or social status. Even celebrities fall into depression and go to psychiatry hospitals. Take Britney Spears for instance. She has been in-and-out of psych wards since her sons were babies (who are now teenagers and about to go to high school soon 😃)

[@dontaylor7315]

I worked in a mental hospital for 5 years. December was horrible. New admissions spiked and they came in crazier than any other time of year. The patient population as a whole became more agitated. There was a stressful vibe in the air. I think there's a terrific emotional load on everyone, you can see it with shoppers freaking out about meeting their holiday obligations, people worried to death about facing family members they can avoid the rest of the year, people forcing a jolly mood they don't feel...

[@syguzman5739]

@@dontaylor7315 I believe you! That sounds crazy! No holiday or shopping list should have that much power over a person. "Here's a pair of socks and a $5 Amazon gift card. Happy Holidays!" 🤣

[@dontaylor7315]

@@syguzman5739 that would be so much healthier!

[@SlantedLand]

Insightful and humorous. I love these writers and Noah's approach so very much.

[@samichan6848]

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve just been told to “pray” or “just get over it” or “be a man”. It’s really difficult because it makes me frustrated and I start to feel hopeless.

[@VICTORIA-bb1dz]

This is heartbreaking... Especially where the kids are impacted 💔

[@merrilymunson5010]

And kids grow up to be adults still struggling with mental issues...

[@AyaKay413]

I'm Asian, and I want to get therapy so badly, but I would be label as "weak" or "crazy" by relatives and friends.

[@alfordromney2672]

No you're not baby

[@roxywyndham]

F your family and go girl. They ain’t gon live your life.

[@Cherryblossoms110]

To go to therapy means that you're strong enough to face yourself. You are not weak, or crazy. Don't worry about what your family says, think about yourself first. I come from an Asian family. Although they mean well, they were not taught about mental health, so they don't understand it.

[@dandelionsden]

Sad that when our body needs a doctor we get sympathy, but when it's our mind we get judgement. I finally started going to regular therapy sessions and I feel better knowing that the trauma I've lived with is not normal. We have a habit of seeing pink instead of red flags. Many cultures act like suffering has to be a part of life when it doesn't. You were born alone, you will die alone. If being the best you, you can be includes getting help for your mind ..don't wait any longer. ☮️&💕

[@LeahNechama76]

You shouldn’t care what they think. If you don’t take care of your mental health you will regret it.

[@michaelrobinson9713]

One problem is that “psychologist” is not one of the careers that pushed in the black community...

[@dontaylor7315]

Some preachers get training in psych counseling. I wonder if that's an idea you could pitch to black churches?

[@michaelrobinson9713]

Nailah Oliver ...maybe it’s me, but if it’s not “doctor”, “lawyer”, “professional athlete”, “rapper”, “video vixen”, “pimp”, or “drug lord”- black kids aren’t encouraged to pursue it...

[@cougarlady112]

My brother has been a psychologist for over 40 years. He is African-American. You do not know what you are talking about!

[@michaelrobinson9713]

DJ Simma i didn’t say that’s what kids wanted to be- I said it was the direction they were pushed in... Maybe it’s because I grew up in “the hood”, but that’s the propaganda that’s pushed... I bet your kid doesn’t have a whole lot of friends, or is even liked much at school, is he?

[@iChillypepper]

Not necessarily true. It’s just it’s a career hard to break into because you need to complete service hours and internships and none of those are paid. Many of us don’t have that luxury. It’s the same reason why many minorities pass on google cuz they can’t do a long period of free work

[@CM-kn7kd]

It can be so hard to get help, you feel like everyone will judge you, but being able to talk to someone and work through your issues is so freeing. Just know that no matter where you are you're never alone!

[@sheilameyers152]

C M.....nicely put! Sometimes that's all you need is someone who is willing to listen and accept you as you are. Don't let people treat you badly! Keep striving to laugh...love...live.

[@akadeborah3235]

Thank you Trevor for covering this. I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in 2 states. I appreciate this coverage.

[@Handqun]

I feel like if the cast of The Daily Show just made a movie, it'd possibly be the funniest movie ever. You guys are something else

[@JODRecaps]

hola trades. taco bell burittooo

[@Sayrecem]

"Son, the only cross I have in my network is Jesus" 😂😂😂😂

[@amyblack9593]

I was diagnosed with autism at the age of 23 ! As a young black girl I suffered 23 years being undiagnosed. I went through so many horrible things in my life that probably would not have happened if I was diagnosed earlier . When I asked my mom why she never took me to a psychiatrist she said “black people don’t go to psychiatrist “ I am now 26 and i can honestly say that if it wasn’t for my therapist I wouldn’t be alive today.

[@amyblack9593]

I don’t want anyone to think that I’m talking trash about my mom...

[@XcolorfulcookieX]

"You dont have depression you need to get married" 🤨

[@satorukuroshiro]

The worst part about that, a lot of people, including me, actually use relationships as a means of dealing with depression.

[@satorukuroshiro]

@Meg Big difference between a relationship acting as a buffer and actually trying to get into a relationship for the purpose of dealing with depression. Usually the buffer comes from the mutual support in a healthy relationship, whereas what I meant is more just trying to get into the relationship so that the supply of dopamine that comes with having self-worth which is an unhealthy way of dealing with depression, especially as it tends to lead to break-ups which can worsen depression.

[@queenie7129]

Meg Romance should not be used to fight depression.

[@queenie7129]

Meg I’m just saying. No need for long paragraphs.

[@queenie7129]

Meg Thank you, darling. I was tired of reading them. 🅣🅗🅐🅝🅚 🅨🅞🅤

[@marcoojoe9948]

"you dont need therapy you have Jesus" Favourite line for Christian malaysian teachers

[@JODRecaps]

hi WMJ. taco bell burittooo

[@CR-pp7ls]

Trevor I’m glad the show has brought this issue to the attention of more viewers. This is very serious and it’s been an issue for quite a while

[@xuyahfish]

In schools, we teachers would actually like to reach out to students with complicated issues but there is soooo much legal hurdles that if we're caught up in (despite our goodwill) - we could be fired or BANNED from teaching again - it's safer to make a note to parents who are in denial or a note to a student advisor who is also constricted. We'd like to take more direct action in our students' lives but the consequences for doing so are too harsh.

[@malcolmkhalidgarveyturnerl8419]

Who's ever reading this I hope you are blessed beyond measures.

[@janethenry8775]

Malcolm Khalid Garvey Turner l Thank You 🙏🏽 Same For You

[@bondjamesbond5580]

Amen

[@LadyPinkster]

Thank you for this, I hope you have a great year in 2020 and a happy holiday:)

[@christianebatama5511]

Thanks same too you

[@ilahipearson4408]

I guess you could say I'm blessed beyond a musical phrase. hehehehehehhehe

[@niao5953]

I am Hispanic. I was diagnosed with severe depression, and anxiety. My mother told me that i need to grow up and she did not have time for depression. My grandma said it was demons trying to take me over and I should pray.

[@dhru325]

As a immigrant I gotta tell y’all. America overall has Mental health issues. The government needs to care more for it people.

[@lifewithsulmy7504]

When I told my mom I had depression and anxiety she said that stuff was for lazy people. 😓

[@billnye4379]

Glad Trevor Noah is talking about this issue. Its a very serious issue that we need to break out of.

[@christopherchilton-smith6482]

Oh how i wish this was addressed more. If we could educate the priests, pastors and the like as to the importance of mental health and some how get them to advocate (while also expanding access) the stigma could be lifted.

[@justsaying3729]

Like teachers, the job does not pay well and you have to have a passion for helping others.

[@Dryltd]

Minister can explain drugs. Tell your pastor this is why people are self medicating. Each one teach one.

[@VashXTrigun]

I get what you are saying and I am all for educating people more about mental health issues to help fight stigma. And it probably will help lessen the stigma too, but it wouldn't lift the stigma entirely if that is what you meant.

[@Dryltd]

@@VashXTrigun I don't speak in absolutes. We all have to do a part.

[@ScienceDruid]

Therapists is the DEBBIL!!!

[@20killershot]

I feel this as a Latino. It was really hard for me to connect with my therapist who was white. Also in our culture only crazy people see a therapist so even if it’s depression it’s still frowned upon and their solution to everything is prayer. I’m lucky enough to live in California where I met my Pacific Islander therapist whom I connected well with and later had a black therapist who was super cool. Thanks ladies you have helped me better me just a little bit cause I’m still working on me.

[@heyheyhey40]

He’s a comic. But this isn’t a joke

[@mstrusosweet]

He is using humor to talk about serious issues. It's easier to take medicine when you're given sugar. If you dont understand just stand back out the way.

[@cartah_guy]

Facts

[@mstrusosweet]

I said what I said.

[@Exiria]

Yeah it's not funny :/ and who did they help in the end? It wasn't about helping anyone

[@bukketkid2567]

If I was mentally sound, I would still go to therapy if it was like that.

[@redluna8865]

And Asian kids don’t even get to be depressed. They either go up or go down 😔

[@poppyorangeflower]

(T o T)

[@JODRecaps]

hola luna. taco bell burittooooo

[@jb400years4]

Opression Olympics

[@bobbybrown1389]

I think our communities need to speak up and not leave it in the shadows

[@jb400years4]

Black people cant have anything without every woman, gay, qnd hunchback coming to get a piece. Co opters of civil rights rejoice. Hispanic was invented in 1970 for just this reason.

[@77matius]

I find the following paraphrased ideas beneficial for coping with Anxiety and Depression. Focusing on the past results in depression Focusing on the present results in peace Focusing on the future results in anxiety Don't worry about tomorrow's troubles when you have enough to do today. Emotions seem permanent when we are experiencing them because emotions are intended to cause action and need to seem to be permanent. Otherwise, what else would stir us toward any action or goal? We know by looking through our own histories that emotions change constantly. Therefore, take heart and know that even though you feel permanently stuck it will subside. It always has and always will. It's just some emotions, environments, or situations that take longer than others to resolve. It always seems impossible until it doesn't. Its the same way with learning a new job or a new concept in school. You think "I'll never get this", but you do. I greatly encourage anyone suffering from depression or anxiety to find a professional: LPC's or religious leaders (many have formal counseling training). Also, religious leaders are free. If they are not free then you know to keep looking. It's hard to suffer from depression and anxiety. Your not alone even though it feels like it. That statement is cliche for a reason. Does anyone have anything else to add?

[@hasaniburton6024]

This is so real. Glad that Trevor is using comedy to raise awareness!

[@preston74]

I'm vietnamese and can relate, growing up was a struggle as well. My folks spent what could have gone to therapy, instead went toward food and rent.

[@shazy2640]

Wen a black person has a seizure, it's a medical emergency but wen a white person has it, it's called dancing 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@grimmer-rd1mm]

As a white person I second this.

[@nkjassal]

Trevor, I'm so proud of you for bringing this up! Good on you, man.

[@Crystallily73]

I have depression, since the age of 16 when my father died and it tried to resurface when my mom died earlier this year. I get that we may need Jesus, but even Jesus would say "go get you some help cause I can't help you..."

[@adambaker3052]

yeah, it's would be hard for him to help you, since he is imaginary

[@DanGrant365]

@@comfortagyemfra3144 the bible LITERALLY does not say so. In fact it communicates the opposite in several places. I mean honestly, do most Christians even read their holy book?...

[@agentjohnson3973]

Oh we got some angry Atheists in the comment section. What did this so called imaginary being do to you to make you so angry.

[@moonchildva]

The Bible says you cannot possibly take on burdens by yourself, so it is way easier to give your problems to God and let Him handle them. Not specifically Jesus. It's more complicated than most people think. It is blasphemous to think that God cannot deal with any problem, because the entire point of believing in Him is so you don't make a god of yourself or any other person/object. An example would be money. Money can solve some problems, it can be a god to some. But God can solve ALL problems as long as you allow Him to. That is what most people don't understand. Having to do with mental health however, it is not a mystery that from time to time we need help from another human to help us analyse the flaws taking place in out lives and what connection mental heath has with those problems. It is not ethical to say that mental heath doesn't exist. There is a term we Christians use to refer to our earthly state: flesh. As long as we're in our flesh we will have evil thoughts and we will do evil things. But the self control and restraint to do them is what God admires. My point is, if you need help mentally, ask God to send a person who will confide in you and respect your feelings. THERE IS NO SHAME IN ASKING FOR HELP.

[@pchezick]

Asian parents: Depression isn’t real Japan: Hold my Saki.

[@thegreatdogzilla5855]

not just japan.

[@ivanavalenluna6663]

South Korea: Hold my Soju.

[@austincde]

"Church is fun," lemme stop you right there

[@justsaying3729]

ditto....the sessions/sermons are way too long and unnecessary. The Black church has a reputation for holding services too long. Being in church all day and going all week with Camp services, etc. hasn't seem to help advance the black community but raised up many black preachers who (some) seem to exploit their own congregations and communities. What are they giving back???

[@TheFourthWinchester]

@Williams AaliyhaAtleast you aren't killed like in mosques if they find out you're gay.

[@lyndiss.2017]

@@TheFourthWinchester Whoa whoa whoa. Back up you claim with reputable studies and sources, as well as lay out the context of these studies. You wanna make a wild argument like that, you gotta show your work, my man.

[@THG3]

TheFourthWinchester um no. Over 16500 murders in America in 2018, add police shootings which was estimated over 900 in 2018 and you have more Americans killing each other than all the Muslim countries combined per year. United States is a shit hole.

[@zozidedodo780]

@@TheFourthWinchester saying atleast you are not X isn't answering the question and gays are safe in US cause the the US laws are secular in a Christian law gays would be murdered like in some African Christian countries besides mosques are a place for prayers not for casting judgment , in Islamic law that the only one who can sentence some one to death is a signed judge in a court with 3 witnesses atleast not any one in the street

[@immortalxrob3006]

I saw this meme Black boy in the kitchen: ”Mom I'm depressed” Mom: ”Boy, you better depress them dishes”. I called my white mother in law lol, now I’m in therapy.

[@Snobtsula]

I'm probably only laughing coz this doja is good🤣🤣 but that's such a typical thing melanated people do; make fun out of serious issues, sweep everything under the rug, especially just to get their way.

[@firebrandsgirl]

That was funny. I was told, No you aren't. END OF DISCUSSION. It worked. I went on repressing my feeling for about 20 more years until my breakdown and then my mother said, "Woah, you need some therapy, you crazy."

[@hypekiller5924]

Doctor: your son has cancer Mom: cuz he always on that damn game

[@goldieyesgods]

😂😂😂

[@JODRecaps]

hi rob. taco bell burittooooo

[@julesvee1803]

That is true. It is hard to find a therapist who are of my race.

[@staceylloyd9505]

When he busted out the organ! Then the collection plate! 😂😂😂

[@yolanda.martinez]

LMAO

[@yeosangsfriedchxn]

LIKE OMFG 😅😂😂😅 and the choirrr

[@JODRecaps]

hello stacey. taco bell burittooooo

[@blerdofpeace5329]

Trevor is making light of the situation, but he got his point across. All of this is very true.

[@ThugDrina]

Bruh this therapy session was hilarious 😂😂😂

[@justsaying3729]

It is an unfortunate stigma in the Black community, which is SAD!! We need it more than anyone. The stress of racism is Real.

[@mysticmarble94]

Turns out they dont mean "Jesus" Jesus .... But Jesus the black therapist from next door 😅😅😅

[@Mr.LaughingDuck]

Surely you jest. Everyone knows Jesus is that guy who makes the best quesadillas down the street.

[@queerbrowngirl9293]

*mexican therapist next door

[@mono._.8112]

queer brown girl what if he’s black & Mexican

[@dre_pezzy]

Trevor is so crazy I’m a young black male 19 and I was turned away from your video. Then it auto played it, I’m so shock how the professional can convey a great message though the relevance of the church. Honestly I appreciate your genuine relatability. Love to everyone on the daily show!

[@thefauxiicreater3573]

Why am I so addicted to this show?!

[@TwoQs]

It's all the nicotine they add to the segments.

[@dorothymasombwe4788]

You're not alone 🤣

[@couragekarnga8735]

Because it's awesome!

[@aaomer14]

Me too!!!!

[@justsaying3729]

Because Trevor and John Oliver makes comedy out of real life issues that matter.

[@dondada5212]

Literally!!! My parents solution to depression was just more prayer and sleep

[@mstrusosweet]

I hope everyone who need help receive it.

[@angelsavage9739]

Amen 🙏

[@brandonl9985]

I am a black man who has schizophrenia, IT AINT EASY BEING ME, i understand, but he is right we need both

[@alfordromney2672]

Hmm

[@CandieP]

Brandon L Stay strong brother. 🙏🏾✊🏿

[@Kai-ku7qk]

Juan Cortez Muro r u seriously trying to recommend us a stupid video when we’re talking about mental health

[@jaxonarnold8039]

Kai He’s probably a robot. It’s still insensitive and probably against KZbin’s terms of service

[@IAFTV]

@@Kai-ku7qk he spams this channel everyday

[@PattyViviendo]

“Cultural competent” I love it. The same for Hispanics. No es lo mismo 👍

[@karenesq419]

the therapist could be Jesus's instrument too. like everything and person we encounter too.. why some people be waiting for Jesus to literally call them on the phone

[@Catnipfumar]

OMG the first thing that came to my mind after your statement is from the first Sister Act movie when Whoopi Goldberg got asked when did you receive the call? And she was like call what call? Whoopi Goldberg said I got the call! Oh I just wanted to share.😂