Therapy in the Black Community - Beyond the Scenes | The Daily Show

[@ChocPrynce]

As a Black psychologist who got his degree specifically to serve Black people, I'm so happy to see this podcast. I hope it will draw more Black folks to treatment.

[@kilgoretrout4350]

As a white doctor who specifically got his degree to treat white people I don’t understand why people think I’m racist

[@badart5932]

Where are you located?

[@ChocPrynce]

@@badart5932 Chicago

[@ChocPrynce]

@@lotus3161 Thanks. We're a slowly building group, but there will be more black therapists as time goes on. We see the utility and the clients are also growing in number.

[@transphotography]

@Aaron Friedman huh?

[@Shalashaska13]

As a black caribbean person suffering with a mental health condition there was so much truth to what was being said on this topic. We as a people need to stop stigmatizing our own and start to give a listening ear to these problems when they arise and are spoken about.

[@kellycook3914]

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[@GroovDiva]

While it's true that we need to stop stigmatizing, we also must recognize that such a stigma may have saved many of us from further damage by ill- informed, culturally- incompetent therapists who don't look like us and aren't trained to serve us. Many of us are working to make more culturally competent therapists available to care for you. I hope this comment brings you some comfort that change soon come.

[@tammyperry6579]

@@GroovDiva Great point! We may just recently come to the point of acknowledging that mental & emotional health is real and needs to be dealt with in as much as we deal (or not) with our physical health. I Am a newly practicing therapist who hopes to help open doors for us to Heal and move forward in more productive ways. Blessings to you. 💜

[@brookeneal2261]

As a retired white therapist, this was a beautiful and moving segment. In our city of 300,000 there were three of four black therapists--not nearly enough. I just loved watching you guys together, loved the subject. X is so beautiful she's distracting, but I really appreciated this badly needed segment and I'm glad you did it. Hope you do more in this vein.

[@Yasminescookingshow]

Hello Ms. Brooke. Thank you for the comment. going to therapy is one of the greatest things I've ever done. Growing up in a Haitian and very legalistic approach to Christianity type of household in NY, I experienced trauma, rejection, and abandonment as a teen. Ms. Brooke, you'll be shocked to know that a few months ago, one of my relatives found the name of my therapist in the acknowledgement section of my memoir and called her to give her dirt on me so "she could help me." It goes to show how far we still have to go in the black community when it comes to understanding mental health and therapy. My therapist and I were both stunned. She played the voicemails that were left for her in our last session. Her best advice was to cut ties from my family after that. And that's what I did. It was evident to her how little and low they thought of me. 20 years ago, I left Brooklyn, left my family for the military. The navy was my route to freedom and finding my voice.

[@EMurph42]

She IS stunning inside & out.

[@Rita.R]

Not only black therapists but black doctors and nurses. I'm white but the way they treat people of color in the medical field is horrific. Not just in the US either. That's another thing that needs to change everywhere

[@HashknightGaming]

I live in a place where that doesn't happen.

[@HashknightGaming]

Our doctors take an oath that they don't violate I k ow because I work with them I watch them they treat everyone equally.

[@Rita.R]

@@HashknightGaming that's awesome, that's the way it should be

[@GroovDiva]

@KilgoreTrout this comment makes the situation crystal clear.

[@divadoll606]

I'm so glad that people are beginning to talk about the racism in the medical field. I've experienced it and have very low trust of doctors because of it.

[@tennillepatterson5500]

We all need a little tuneup in our mental health. Much love goes to anyone struggling.

[@k-dean7485]

As a black Jamaican-American I agree we need more black therapists and... more blacks -in-therapy. Having said that, I also feel we need to take responsibility for the stigma we have perpetuated that looks down on mental issues/counseling in our culture.

[@heathertea2704]

Yes to ALL of this. And Drop the "I DON'T need any help but the Lawd."

[@rejac2833]

There's a stigma because you didn't got to 'white' therapists to discuss your problems way back when. Rightfully so, black people have a deep seeded mistrust for medical professionals. I just received poor care in the past month & I know it's because I'm brown. Substandard care for blacks was written into the medical literature. Black women weren't given pain meds for procedures. This is not only on black people. It's still happening today.

[@laurastanley2082]

As a black woman dealing with my own illness that's detrimental, I find myself listening and thinking I wished we talked about it more. Thanks

[@madamejaysynstarotoriginal]

Praying for you! We’re not alone and we’re working to make this an aware, resolved issue. :)

[@sheilameyers152]

Some of us have a friend who looks for help from her friends … personally the “doctors not in” with me …but I do help as much as I can!

[@angelicaterry3367]

Dr Tracey Marks here on youtube, i cannot recommend her enough. Before making up your mind, sift through her videos. At the very least it's somewhere to begin. She also has a website and is a psychiatrist. She's mixed black. I would call her black but some prefer to identify as both but obviously i don't know her personally to know this (i have a tendency to over explain myself sometimes). All the best

[@julietmainia7459]

P pop

[@debbiewilliams3803]

I agree 💯

[@Dkvizu]

Black mental health stigma is real. I was xually assaulted by 3 different family members and neighbors as a male child, saw my first person shot and die at 12, and my father passed at 7. Trying to find a therapist that I can identify with is almost impossible. So I gave up and I keep myself isolated from people because I trust no one and I have a very short fuse. If this wasn't anonymous I would have never wrote this.

[@catalinacurio]

Big hugs to you. 🌸

[@ClaudiaRamirez-ut3ts]

Thanks for sharing this. It's totally normal to turn away from ppl when you don't feel safe to share. You matter 100%

[@sheilameyers152]

Virtual hugs!

[@Tina-zz5kt]

hope you'll find the right fit some day

[@angelicaterry3367]

Dr Tracey Marks here on youtube is a psychiatrist in real life. You can research her. Dr Tracy Marks videos are kind, compassionate and non-judgemental. She doesn't vilify anyone. I follow her because of this. The in thing of vilifying narcissists isn't something she takes part in. But maybe you'd prefer a male equivalent to her on youtube? Please don't give up. It's so worth fighting to get help and if that fight leads to disappointment and that's getting you frustrated and angry with nowhere to put it but in yourself, then please try to learn some self care strategies. They will help you to at least start to feel a little compassion for yourself maybe. There are so many self care strategies and Dr Tracey Marks has a great video about how to figure out what can work best for different personality types (for example, i'm a deep thinker type so cycling for hours on end is great for me). It's among her last 5 or 10 most recent videos. i could say more but i know i already sound so intense perhaps. Anyway, wishing you the best.

[@18acertijosantos]

We need more of this content. Loved it and I learned a lot.

[@magsbayou]

I have been living abroad for the past 14 years. After the first few years, I came to understand I had been living a life of trauma (both my own and inherited) and stress. Being in a different environment gave me the following perspective, Most Americans of average income deal with, knowingly or unknowingly, concerns regarding healthcare, income instability, job insecurity, political stress, debt and traffic. As Black Americans, our stress was compounded by fear, concerns of safety, micro-aggressions, macro-aggressions, code switching, self behavioral management. Again, some of these factors is something we do unknowingly. These banquet of factors can impact us in ways where we might not see the correlation. For me, I realized I wasn't sleeping soundly, I wasn't breathing and I was often quite tense because I was constantly on high alert to position myself to protect myself. This is an awesome segment and I encourage people to seek help, the best way they can, and begin addressing your emotional concerns. If you can find a way to unburden yourself or at least mitigate it, it will exponentially improve your emotional well-being.

[@Loki_Yogi]

Ashton is on the right track with the meditation and physical activity. It's done wonders for my mental health. 🙏

[@Fuchsiababe]

While earning my bachelor of social work degree, I was encouraged to be trained in trauma. This is because there's not enough Black trauma therapists. I think EVERYONE should have a therapist regardless of race. Your mind is a body part too. Keep it healthy ❤

[@JK-rt1gy]

Well stated

[@ms.coleman4535]

I am not sure what Part 2 will be about but I would ask that you all CONSIDER a Part 3 in addressing the OLDER FOLKS and the Lack of Concern and/or care given to them. Especially important when many DO NOT have ANYONE CHECKING on their WELL-BEING? Thank you so much for this segment

[@bed_betch_frangelica9880]

I agree on this one 🤩🤩

[@tammystockley-loughlin7680]

I work at a small grocery store near a condo complex for older folks . I often stop and spend a moment listening. My oldest regular customers are 91 and 93...they each have part of the shopping list. I'm so relieved that most of them made it through the last year and a half. Now they are vaccinated and back to normal.Positive vibes from New Hampshire, remember to be kind to each other and yourself

[@nigelramkissoonraja6916]

Maximum respect from Trinidad and Tobago Caribbean 🇹🇹✨❤️

[@boondocksdragon8959]

This is absolutely fascinating, on top of being important and pertinent information. I'm looking forward to more of the Beyond the Scenes podcast.

[@stevinharper3042]

The fact he is able to laugh about that situation is just amazing the amount of bravery and self control

[@kaminoshi713]

The skit was hilarious and def highlights the amount self love we deserve, we have to remind ourselves and each other that we are worthy of love.

[@westrywayne]

Thanks so much for doing this Roy. Birmingham representing in the comments. This topic hits home for me. We suffer in silence because we have no one to tell. Tupac was the closest thing I had to a therapist. He didn’t know I existed, but it felt like he understood.

[@westrywayne]

@A P Go away. The comment addresses who it was for. You got that much free time? Lil Bih.

[@edavid2557]

I agree with you, in my teenage years music was really what lifted my spirits... I totally agree. it's nice to relate to someone while listening to the sound of their voices although they don't know who we are! Weather with music or the comedians from the daily show!!!

[@missbee3618]

@A P 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️ what, you actually think OP was saying he spoke with Tupac? ! 😂🤦‍♀️

[@vuksgitau]

I've been suffering depression my whole life literally and I just acknowledged that to myself recently.

[@jathand716]

I recently received my Master’s Degree in Psychology and got my Undergraduate psychology degree from PVAMU 💜💛. This segment again reassured me that my desire to serve the black community is not in vain. Thank you for this truth. I hope it helps everyone understand what we need and are dealing with. Keep the convo going

[@Breakthebinarybby]

Thank you. Not only black psychologists but male (presenting) psychologists as well. The combination is something that is direly needed in our community. Thank you

[@crisfield4364]

This old white lady really appreciated this video. I laughed. I cried. And I'm jealous of the relationships you all have with your co-workers. Beautiful. I feel like I want to group hug you all.

[@burntpieceoftoast4148]

I absolutely loved this! Thank you! Something I would like to share: Ive had friends tell me they feel like they can't be struggling mentally bc there's always someone who has it worse.,.I tell them that they are allowed to feel their feelings and that it's ok to feel that way no matter what. Just bc someone out there has it worse doesn't mean your feelings are any less valid. It's okay to not be okay! Accept it, own it, then do something about it.

[@KateColors]

Ashton, I think the thought you had first off of the woman in your ear is probably the way you've learned to process things because of your sense of humor, like you said. I'm glad you've attracted a solid circle of friends, old and new, that support you like they do. Many people don't have this. ❤ Self care is absolutely important and won't go ignored for long. I had to come back to this several times. The most powerful for me at one time was a daily 3-mile walk at 4:30 in the morning before work. A phrase came to me one day--these were my 'Dignity Walks'--kind of like Austrailian Walk-Abouts. Thank you Roy, Ashton, X, and everyone at The Daily Show for doing these programs. They've helped me learn and be more mindful going through my day. This channel is kind of my Church--a path to be a better person, to take time to listen and try to help someone when the opportunity arrives. Nothing is cookie-cutter, we're all complicated and each person's story is important to hear. Like X said, almost always you find your life in another's story--always. ❤ --KateColors

[@SuperGorak]

racists be like "black people don't sort themselves out, they don't work on themselves" and ignore discussion like these.

[@HoneyBadger80886]

And... rarely look in the mirror. Sad.

[@t.hudgens5940]

Who cares what they think anyway?

[@ДмитрийЛунев-ч1р]

🧑🏻🤜🏻🤛🏿🐵 остановим расизм вместе!!

[@t.hudgens5940]

@@ДмитрийЛунев-ч1р Как вы предлагаете это сделать? Я открыт для идей ...

[@ДмитрийЛунев-ч1р]

@@t.hudgens5940 больше бананов черным! просторные вольеры чёрным!

[@gicandathomas606]

I'll be watching every episode of Beyond the Scenes. Great Show.

[@ZodyZody]

As a mother dealing with adult children with mental health issues, this conversation was of great benefit! Thank you so much!

[@lynnhettrick7588]

Thank you, thank you, thank you, X, for reminding Ashton that his feelings are valid and he is allowed to feel all the feelings. He experienced very real trauma and shouldn't downplay it at all. It is not weakness; it is strength to express that.

[@datboisteve6992]

This chat was very thought provoking & informative. Thank you to Roy, X, & Ashton for being here to share there thoughts and experiences w/ us.

[@aliwright1016]

Mental health is a real issue. We, as a society, must cognise, (+recognise..). This presents an immediate and urgent need. An imperative. A just and goodly push for healthcare. . . One that will serve all communities and structures. No politicians can object if they are doing their job ...

[@juls7582]

Finding a competent black therapist is like finding a Unicorn 🦄. A lot of the problems is that college and graduate school is way out of most black peoples budget. Then if you get a job they pay you 💩! Most practices don’t take insurance and even if they do…most black people don’t have insurance. It’s thought of as a rich white people luxury. This needs to change now! Thank you so much for this segment. I love you all. ❤️🤗🥰

[@themiddleclasstaxslave651]

Why can’t anyone go to a white competent therapist? Racist much?

[@jennifermcgoldrick6323]

@@themiddleclasstaxslave651 Findinf a therapist isn’t the same as hiring an accountant 🙄 you need to have common ground, security, a connection that allows honesty and openness. You sound sound ignorant and hateful. Go find that therapist please.

[@themiddleclasstaxslave651]

@@jennifermcgoldrick6323 would a competent white therapist not have common ground? Im not hateful, im simply pointing out the hypocrisy of this original statement. One does not need to be of the same ethnicity to “relate”, that is discrimination, and possibly even racist to assume a white therapist can’t do the same job as a black therapist. You can’t have it both ways, for when it is convenient. Any human being seeking therapy, should feel confident in the hands of a competent therapist, regardless of the therapist’s ethnicity. You sound naive and ignorant. No you don’t need therapy, just acknowledge this and a be a less discriminatory human against other human beings.

[@magsbayou]

@@themiddleclasstaxslave651 when people experience racism, it seems arrogant to tell them not to be racist against the very people they are challenged by. Actually, a person has a right to be selective when spending their money. Do you know how many white people refuse care from non white medical professionals? It exists. Are they ignorant?

[@themiddleclasstaxslave651]

@@magsbayou you are talking out both sides of your mouth, you can’t have it both ways. By doing what you just said, you are perpetuating racism … by being racist towards white people. Smh. Do you not see this? So if a person experiences racism, They are supposed to combat it by in turn being racist themselves? Makes a whole lot of sense.

[@HazeyJ3dPrints]

After seeing this now i just want these 3 to have a regular podcast

[@teakchambers5623]

I am a Black therapist. From what I have seen these are the barriers with the gap between black therapist and black clients. Most insurance companies can only refer clients to state licensed therapist. Which many universities didn't include in a master's level clinical program ( I graduated in 2008) which means you have to pay out of pocket to obtain the hours needed for supervision and sitting for the exam. Most black therapist are paid the least at a job and if you work for a non profit community mental health practice then forget it your burnt out with your client load. Supervision can cost between $50 to $150 an hour with another licensed therapist being your supervisor and you 200 + hours of supervision. Not to meantion that if you move to another state you have to pay to get credentialed in another state. More money. Many master's level therapist struggle to afford this. Many companies do not pay for supervision. Some people will forgo getting their license to survive and may call themselves life coach or another title. Many people do this now and may not be clinically educated or experienced. An insurance company will not refer clients to someone who is unlicensed and you can't be reimbursed for an out of network clinician. An unlicensed therapist can charge anything they want. I have heard of people being paid up to $200 unlicensed or licensed. This can be unaffordable for most black people in the community. Now I will say that just because a person has thir license doesn't make them a better or worse therapist. I have heard some horror stories 😆. This leaves a huge gap when black clients are seeking black therapist. Now, not every black therapist is culturally compeny. We as a people are all different with different life experiences. Many communities of color are becoming more open to therapy. As the need grows there may be more opportunities to make it affordable to obtain a license. But there are black therapist out there.

[@susanhennessy5599]

Thank you for this entire show! Especially X’s resource recommendations. Hoping my black girlfriend of 20 years will listen. Shared this show with her.

[@bed_betch_frangelica9880]

Can we now do a behind the scenes for employment laws? I’m getting laid off from my job and they aren’t giving me a severance package and now I have the struggle by myself to find a lawyer and yet bc I live check to check I can’t afford one 😩😩. I’m tired of fighting these people by myself I need help and even my Black Female Therapist said I need to find a lawyer but she went on vacation for a month bc she’s burnt out too.

[@ronaldlawrence2229]

If you think you have a case seek legal help; they may take your case for a fee when you win - or even do it pro bono.

[@battlescorn]

I agree with @ronald. Contact your local county or state Bar Association. They all have to do a small percentage of pro-bono work per month. Also, employment laws do need to reexamined. They were watered down intentionally at the state level by national lobbyists groups.

[@claudialovemair9455]

I love this, y'all! We need it. Thank you.

[@Balladov]

Well put y'all. The vulnerability is beautiful. Makes me actually excited to go see my unicorn therapist tomorrow.

[@catalinacurio]

As a support worker in the UK we had a policy of employing a diverse team, worked brilliantly but then we’d have a white middle class social worker come in and the guards would go straight up. (Not in all cases but too many). There was also an issue with white GP’s not listening nor having empathy.

[@huwpatt3817]

Peace, & reconciliation Kia ora

[@snowytyler3793]

Wow, this was such a beautiful and powerful segment. X’s words right towards the end to Ashton were so inspiring and kind my first thought was , “everyone needs a friend just like her.” ❤️ You all took this on from so many important angles and with a very brave willingness to share personal experiences. Mental health has been a life long struggle for me and it took a really long time for me to find the route that works for me. Everyone is so different in terms of their needs. Whether it’s therapy or medication or church or self care or a combination of them, everyone deserves to make mental health a priority in the way that works for them. Thank you all for sharing your experiences and insights. ❤️

[@doubledutchclutch]

I am so grateful for this entire discussion, and I am sorry to hear about what happened to Ashton. Thank you all for the work that you do. 🤎🤎🤎

[@CJ-uo5cl]

Just sounds like conversations between all my black friends it makes me feel comfortable and safe

[@DesignsHart]

I am so grateful that my 3rd Ward church has a Certified Counseling Minister for Congregational Care. I have talked to her before a few years ago and she was very helpful. Yes, she did also include that I should indeed say in prayer about the problem. Recently I have had to call upon her again. But unfortunately this time she wasn't very helpful. I also attribute that to my problem being something that is not something she was prepared for. She did refer me to seek someone who is trained for the issue I brought to her. Thanks for doing this. The sketch was Great! As much laughter as it brought, it also helped - a lot! Also, I can so identify with Ashton - from the perspective of being the mother of young Black men. They both leave far from me (I'm in Houston, TX and one is in LA and the other in NY). I still feel like I have PTSD.

[@jothomas2111]

And this is why, I am in awe of the daily show. You are amazing. Thank you.

[@markf.5551]

The barbershop was therapy!!

[@nissahauer4309]

But are they objective and willing to push you to express your emotions and be there to let you experience them. I am curious because I am female and go to super cuts

[@markf.5551]

@@nissahauer4309 Not sure about the haircut thing.

[@opalessence4818]

My hairdresser is also my therapist!

[@4reel332]

I am so very proud of you all. 🖤 Thank you. Compartmentalization is a survival skill. Mad respect.

[@hikintrailsndrinkinales]

Preach Pastor Roy!!! I have learned so much from the Daily Show and CP Time. Y’all have seriously spread soooo much positivity into the world. Thank you each for sharing your experiences!

[@ahauswal]

I am so happy that this is happening!

[@sonderingkayla]

Wow wow wow. Such a great episode and so important. Thank you Ashton for sharing your experience and X for affirming and validating Ashton. Thank you Roy for hosting and having this conversation. Everyone should have access to therapy without hurdles.

[@cagedgreed]

I'm white. My coworkers whose skin was not so pale had nowhere to turn except to each other as this P.O.S. of a so-called "man" would yell very painful words down the barracks halls at least once a week in the Air Force back in the 80's. Sober. I couldn't stop him, either, and other soldiers laughed at his words and at my inability to shut him up. And that's nothing compared to the stories my coworkers had from their home towns and cities. I have to thank you all for bringing the conversation into the public space, I'm certain that it helps. Empathy, compassion, and love to you all.

[@CJ-uo5cl]

What's great about therapy is they ain't your family and they ain't going to talk about you to your family

[@marilynarnold9759]

You guys did a great job. I really appreciate this very much it puts a spotlight on what the black community needs and you made it funny. Coming from a black women that grew up in the church. Thank you❤

[@ASMinor]

I am an avid #MentalHealthAwareness advocate and spoken word performer, and I love this so much. I travel the country trying to bring that awareness on stages, in classrooms, hospitals, and on my KZbin channel, so I get excited when I see other advocates. 💙❤

[@darylmckay]

The Daily Show just keeps on delivering the goods at every level without a single weak point. Just spectacular!! 👏👏👏❤

[@jaelpatterson3493]

I'm a black music therapist as well as a mental health psych rehabilitation counselor and I have a lot to say about this topic. Black mental health workers may only be 4% of psychiatrists but we are plentiful on the lower levels including behavior techs, rehab counselors, and case managers- many of us are quite educated but unable to break through the systemic barriers for higher-level positions. We may be better experts than higher-level workers as we are often relegated to the hands on work. I love that comedians are bringing attention to this but I wish this research included the viewpoint of black behavioral health professional. Call me Trevor or Roy lol

[@EMurph42]

Ok, I’m a 40ish white former stand-up & I’ve always felt comedy is therapy on many levels. The comic can be cathartic & laughing is really great for your mind & body. It was my very first stand-up bit in fact. I just want to thank you for all the laughs & this extremely important subject. I love you

[@anamoly.]

We definitely need more black therapists, especially, in times when "Trump" is the president and he tells everyone that everyone got "liberal schizophrenia", that everyone needs to be cured from. No one needs Trump playing therapist.

[@pigglywiggly3488]

While He's disgusting and vile....He's not the president anymore.

[@justkaren6450]

No! No one needs that! The people of this country need a therapist because of Trump. Could you imagine the big narcissist as a therapist anyway? Every time you told him your problem, he’d tell you about a time his life was worst than yours. I wonder how many times he’d use the phrase, “the likes of which you’d never seen” and how often accordion hands would make an appearance!! 🤪

[@AngryKatie18]

No one needs him pretending to be a competent human being because he clearly isn’ one. I won’t miss him when he hopefully goes to jail and has his wig snatched by a dude who looks like the gigantic love child of The Rock and Chris Hemsworth with more teardrop tattoos than can fit on his massive face.

[@DemonDarakna]

Thank you all for this insight. I am not an American or black, but I am dealing with mental health issues (clinical depression) and am by extension very interested in specifics and challenges of it around the world. But just interest doesn't help when regular media doesn't cover it at all. This video has it all - described events, a summary of problems, how you deal with them, how you CAN deal with them. This sort of debate should be normalized and an everyday occurrence - only this way would those that need help find it more easily and/or ask for it. And if asking is loud enough, hopefully, someone somewhere would find a supported solution to it. End the stigma!

[@EPrice-tu3of]

I’ve started a black owned therapy group in South Carolina. This show is confirmation! Thank you!

[@richpierre516]

Keep this going Roy. This could be a podcast

[@malumachado4561]

Such an important discussion 🙏 nobody wants to talk about generational trauma and the lack of resources for counselling which are deplorable. How can you trust a governmental power or representative of the state when there is such corruption and abuse of power. Brutality by civil servants on their own citizens is disgusting. Thank you all for bringing this to light 💖

[@conquerorofbabylon]

As a black combat stress controller trained by the United States Army and utilized in a combat zone on one of the first combat stress control teams, in 2003, I’m glad to see my life’s work starting to pay off for my community as I had intended. Well done. I’d like to see the pastor psychiatrist return frequently with different cases. There’s practically an unlimited resource of life stories.

[@Oub2000]

A white doctor once told me I had depression and I didn't want to believe it but now watching this I see I was fortunate to be told that's what my problem was. He could have told me something way off. If you know what the issue is you can better manage it. A lot of people are out there in denial

[@nissahauer4309]

As a therapist I see in certain areas there's not enough therapist to begin with there's enough psychiatrist for medication to begin with I mean like you guys said the stigma behind all that. Like at one point in the company I work for there were three people including myself doing therapy and our waitlist was really long like 12 to 16 weeks and it was really hard to know that their clients out there that needed help but we only have so many days and hours in the week to do therapy I think at one point I was pushing myself to work 9 a.m. to 7:36 days a week so that I could help a lot of people I felt burnt out because of it

[@transphotography]

So glad that you guys are following up on this topic. This problem also applies to other minority populations and is so helpful to be brought into the open. Thank you Roy & team. You’re super! :)

[@laviliburd]

I love her hair!! And I'm so grateful for this podcast.

[@glendaclark1799]

This is great. I like the extra time for the indepth conversation. There's more time rather than trying to cover it within a short timeframe on the show. Still keeping the entertainment going with the information, affirmation, and confirmation. Loved it.

[@marcusrbish]

It takes time for the privileged to build their vocabulary, let alone their understanding of inequality local to them. When I first started watching RWJ the tempo was so high on the race card I’ll be honest terms like “reverse racism” entered my privileged thought stream, it was too confronting.. but the more the exposure, the greater the empathy, the better the grasp on reality. It’s not only blacks & minorities you are helping, there’s a white wave here too!! ❤️🤜🏻🤛🏿❤️

[@corgi42069]

I had a Black therapist last year, it was so hard to find her

[@Jeremiah-wl9dm]

There is a directory on the Therapy For Black Girls website.

[@claudiocaldo7280]

why do you look for a therapists base on their race? hahaha

[@corgi42069]

@@claudiocaldo7280 because as someone who is half black, a white therapist can't relate to me fully. Why do you laugh at people without knowing their story?

[@claudiocaldo7280]

@@corgi42069 MYtherapist is a woman an im a men, i never thought because she is a female i cant relate, when I chosed she as my therapist was based on her studies and experience ,not base on race, gender, nationality, etc. I'm not racist like you

[@franciswise1183]

@@claudiocaldo7280 because white therapist can not wand will not ever understand the issues a black person goes through when they go to a therapist! Often times just like white doctors they minimize our pain. I have an Indian doctor and he was the best doctor I had because he cared about me and my health not just getting paid.

[@milkan.8552]

Couples Therapy: I’ve seen it on Showtime in case someone is looking for it on TV. Thank you X for this recommendation.

[@khem127]

Such a thoughtful uplifting conversation. Listening to their bravery and sensitivity makes me feel like "We gon be alright!!!!"

[@milkan.8552]

Therapy For Black and Brown People! So needed! Thank you for this segment! ✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿

[@liruichen]

Loved y'all's treatment of this very sensitive and complex phenomenon, so on point and bleeding edge in science and faith, all love from genuine people! But seriously X had my heart with her first word, very much feeling how clean she slaps #goals

[@PaulHo]

I had to explain to my therapist how ghosting works. I guess it helped me to process the ghosting that happened to me, several times, over and over again, but it felt like a poor use of 25 minutes of our 40 minute session.

[@thegazetteyt]

In my mid twenties, I found a Black therapist in San Francisco. It didn't work out because I just didn't vibe with her. Connecting to your therapist as a person and with them being Black is also important. We need the choice as much as everyone else.

[@coffeeeloverfree7309]

Love it blacken up the late night! My people are shining!

[@mythuynh1975]

Yesssss! Black Pastor should be an ongoing/repeat segment!!! Not only would it be so funny with so much more nuance /factors to cover--it would continue the messaging and prioritizing of mental health for POC as a HUGE issue that needs attention. In fact, as a Viet-American, expand it to include Ron. Asians are notorious for not believing in mental health issues and therapy.

[@lyngirasol5773]

MAKE A SHOW of the hood pastor!💜💚 You could even make it healing

[@TWILS02119]

This podcast is what we need right about now!✊🏾

[@thetravelinpenshow9620]

"Country, you're out running in the yard [barefoot]; white, you're out running errands." I'm on the floor, lol. Amazing discussion and insight...looking forward to further treatments. Thanks for this!

[@Law_And_Society]

The gentleman who got hit on the head, you are correct in saying that you have not fully dealt with it. And this conversation is amazingly prescient. Thank you.

[@trustmaker1014]

I love her laugh. She seems so genuine. Edit: after watching all the way through. They all seem genuine and like such wonderful people ❤

[@mzchavette3197]

I love everything about this. We DO need black specialists that are culturally competent. PERIOD.

[@lauriejones4507]

What a great group of talented people. This is SO important. What a relatable way to discuss life saving topics. Excellent.

[@HoneyBadger80886]

Roy is WORD. We're blessed ❤️

[@petercooper4322]

As a 60 + adult, I could not agree more with this message

[@jaye8872]

I am a psych nurse and I am glad to see this issue being discussed.

[@that_auntceleste5848]

I loved this piece. Ashton is both outrageously funny and incredible courageous, as seen on different parts of this. Loved watching all 3 of them.

[@victoriafristensky1601]

As a woman of color…with mental illness…(diagnosed)……In my ‘lily white world’…psychiatrist and counselors…..Switzerland in the 90’s ….southwest Colorado 2000 to 2017 (Durango)….Prague, CZ 2018…..trying to find someone who could relate to my issues….retired (counselor and Dean) black woman from a HSBC …(my angel) found me in Prague….who would have thought!…all those years….she knew me and I could relate to her my ‘mixed’ biracial identity and experiences…she ‘got me’……your guests are speaking the ‘Truth’…thank you or this segment! Those people of non color have the resources…..Mental illness in the community …black, white…people of color is REAL! Most of all the black and people of color community!

[@mbrightster]

New Channel here. "Behind the Daily Show." The serious side of comedy. Speak it outloud!

[@rebecka2422]

Awsome trio. Thank you!

[@dawnhewitt1]

Incredible show guys so timely and necessary! I'm crying and laughing at the same time! Thank you, extremely well done and just a breath of fresh air!🖤

[@nathalieboyce7443]

Thanks guys!!!!!! You're the best Roy!!!

[@gicandathomas606]

Therapists that not only don't understand you or what you're going through but ones that simply don't like black folks and use the session to exacerbate whatever problem(s) the black client does have.

[@robaghazarian4674]

Thank you.

[@iamme2399]

Dealing with racism at work, at any level of a profession, over time could cause you to snap. We need these services to help us with microagressions. We need help.

[@soulbrother3299]

Man this is something all people go through...but the pressure on men of color at this moment in history...mind boggling!🤯 I'm actually gonna start a fast due to where I am right now today. I just went through a lose just yesterday and this comes up on my feed...smh but thank you Yahweh! And thank you guys for your hard work on the show...

[@MrTresBN]

This is a wonderful, necessary, blessing. I appreciate the creativity and bravery of all who make these type of revelations possible.

[@cc-nb8om]

Very heartfelt well-being, enjoyed this conversation, insight, passion of conviction, truth of need because the damage is unimaginable

[@keithcollier5271]

I have seen and been thru the most horrific events in this world i have never talk to a therapist about these situations

[@vanessawhitneypro]

Thank You for this special... I saw the original segment and loved it, too... But, this follow-up was needed.

[@supersovak]

Really appreciate the deeper dive - props to all the Daily Show content producers

[@joeysteele2548]

WE don't ever talk about mental health. Thank you, may need some myself!