By Cailey Griffin The importance of mental health is not widely discussed in modern society. Even less widely discussed is the unique manner in which different ethnicities approach the topics of both mental health and mental health treatment. Often times for Black Americans, there are several obstacles when it comes to accessing mental health treatment. The HBO show Insecure explores the obstacles faced by many Black Americans when seeking mental health treatment options. In the article “Mental Health Care Access and Treatment Utilization in African American Communities” written by Babe Kawaii-Bogue, Norissa J. Williams, and Kameron Macnear, the obstacles facing Black Americans when seeking mental health treatment options; as well as, the relationship between Black Americans and mental health in general, is further explored. The first obstacle addressed in the article, and what I’d say is usually the most prevalent obstacle, is the sense of stigma or shame that Black Americans feel whe...