Fatherlessness

The National Association of Black Journalists partnered with Detroit police to hold a forum together.

Moderator Josh Landon said, "It's time for us to have a conversation that's been delayed and long overdue. I want to have a kitchen table conversation on the unaddressed mental health awareness in our community. Let's remove the social stigma and share positive reflections."

A staff psychiatrist at the forum said that the lack of a father is a big factor affecting mental health:

“If there is an African American male child, a boy, in Wayne County juvenile center, no matter what the charge is, … of 100 males, none of them have ever met their dad."

A family therapist at the forum said, “There’s an overwhelming impact of fatherlessness on the emotional level . . ."

To all of you men trying to be good dads: thank you.

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