Nonprofit Trains Black Barbers To Be Mental Health Advocates

The video explores the unique role of barbershops in fostering community and mental health support. Andre Scott, a barber for over three decades, shares his experiences and the impact of the Confess Project, which trains barbers as mental health advocates. Lorenzo Lewis, inspired by his own mental health journey, highlights the importance of barbershops in grassroots advocacy. Research supports the idea that barbers can play a crucial role in community engagement and mental health. Real-life stories demonstrate the life-saving impact of these relationships, emphasizing the mutual support between barbers and clients.

What is one of the main reasons people feel comfortable sharing their thoughts in barbershops?

• Barbershops offer free counseling services.

• Barbershops are only visited once a year.

• Barbershops are seen as community hubs where relationships are built over time.

• Barbershops have a quiet and private environment.

What is the primary goal of the Confess Project?

• To offer financial advice to barbers.

• To provide free haircuts to the community.

• To train barbers to become mental health advocates.

• To open new barbershops across the country.

How did Lorenzo Lewis's personal experiences influence his work with the Confess Project?

• He was looking for a new career path.

• He wanted to become a professional barber.

• His experiences with depression and anxiety inspired him to start the project.

• He wanted to open a beauty salon.

What critical role do barbers play according to the Harvard study mentioned?

• They are responsible for community events.

• They provide free haircuts to the needy.

• They engage communities at grassroots levels and can impact life and death situations.

• They offer financial advice to clients.

What action did Andre Scott take when a client revealed he was contemplating suicide?

• He ignored the client's statement.

• He called the police immediately.

• He offered the client a free haircut.

• He spent the entire day with the client to provide support.