But, a few years ago he decided he wanted to become an actor.
Why Skyh Black Is Mentally Strong
Skyh isable to express his emotionsthrough the characters he plays.
He hadnt felt comfortable talking about feelings in the past.
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And that realization inspired him to begin talking publicly about mental health.
Now, hes sharing what hes learned about feelings through his acting career.
He didnt have to step forward and talk about his struggles or how hes caring for his mental health.
But he realized that theres a huge void in these conversations, especially among Black men.
If you or a loved one are in immediate danger, call 911.
For more mental health resources, see ourNational Helpline Database.
Theres often this notion that being strong means nothing hurts you.
But it takes a lot of mental strength to embrace and express emotions, like sadness or fear.
And sometimes, its not safe for people to do that.
Environment plays a huge role inmental strength and mental health.
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