Black men’s mental health: a silent crisis

Each story of prejudice, whether faced by Clive Myrie’s family or countless others, feeds into a collective memory, perpetuating feelings of exclusion, distrust, and invalidation. Such continuous exposure to racial trauma can lead to heightened stress, anxiety, and a pervasive sense of vulnerability, affecting the mental well-being of Black men, who may internalise these experiences as reflections of their self-worth.