{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5bd86d4944cdf3c60b93898e/6a0dd5663bbd73b46eef4c9f?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Community, Connection, and the Mental Health of Young Black Men","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5bd86d4944cdf3c60b93898e/1779291589829-8b2c6c0c-530d-458d-ad42-923c91602ff5.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>How can parents, mentors, and communities help young Black men feel safe, seen, and supported in today’s world?</p><p>In this powerful episode of <em>Shrinking it Down: Mental Health Made Simple</em>, Gene and Khadijah are joined by Dr. Nadia Ward for an important conversation about the mental health and well-being of young Black men. Together, they discuss the impact of racial trauma, toxic stress, and racial profiling, while highlighting the importance of mentorship, identity, and community support. They offer insight, hope, and practical guidance for parents, mentors, educators, and anyone committed to creating safe spaces where young Black men can heal, grow, and thrive. Tune in now!</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><h3>Media List</h3><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.clarku.edu/faculty/profiles/nadia-ward/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Nadia Ward</a> (Clark University)</li><li><a href=\"https://www.clarku.edu/centers/mosakowski-institute/who-we-are/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Mosakowski Institute</a> (Clark University)</li><li><a href=\"https://www.mghclaycenter.org/parenting-concerns/families/what-is-resilience/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">What Is Resilience?</a> (MGH Clay Center)</li><li><a href=\"https://www.mghclaycenter.org/hot-topics/what-to-look-for-when-to-worry-what-to-do/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">What to Look for, When to Worry, What to Do</a> (MGH Clay Center)</li></ul>","author_name":"Gene Beresin, MD, MA and Khadijah Booth Watkins, MD, MPH"}