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The authors examined the unique trauma experienced by Black men and boys and argued that the book serves as a permission slip for them to speak about their pain. It was described as a new, urgent work that reframes the conversation around mental health.
In a new book, The Invisible Ache, Courtney B. Vance and psychologist Dr. Robin Smith explore the trauma unique to black men and boys and what they say is an urgent need to change the conversation abo...
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Episode: The Mental Health Crisis Affecting Black Men & Boy...
The authors examined the unique trauma experienced by Black men and boys and argued that the book serves as a permission slip for them to speak about their pain. It was described as a new, urgent work that reframes the conversation around mental health.
In a new book, The Invisible Ache, Courtney B. Vance and psychologist Dr. Robin Smith explore the trauma unique to black men and boys and what they say is an urgent need to change the conversation about mental health.
I was just so struck reading your book right from the very start.
Our guest today is awardwinning actor Courtney B. Vance and psychologist Dr. Robin Smith. They have a new book out titled The Invisible Ache Black Men Identifying Their Pain and Reclaiming Their Power.
thank you for this conversation thank you Tanya so much thank you for setting the table Courtney B. Vance and dr. Robin Smith coauthored the book the invisible ache black men identifying their pain and reclaiming their power