Sometimes everything feels wrong and there is no obvious reason…In those moments, when it can be really hard to figure out what to do to get through that "icky" feeling, the HALT method can help identify and address the source of the negative feeling.

Thankfully, despite the continued disparities, there is a growing cultural shift in awareness of the importance of mental healthcare for Black men as well as increased emphasis on culturally competent and trauma-informed care that address the unique mental health concerns of Black men.

For Black men, the male tendency to neglect mental health is exacerbated by distrust of the medical establishment due to a long history of exploitation and lack of access.