Friendship Bench DC provides a distinctive approach to mental health support. This initiative allows individuals to connect, share, and find support in an informal setting.
David Robinson, left, and Guy Molock have been meeting weekly for about two months. Molock shared his desire to support others, wishing he had someone to talk to when he was younger. He decided to be that person for someone else.
Robinson has longed for someone to discuss his thoughts with. He often faced barriers with traditional therapy, such as the perceived stigma among Black men regarding mental health. Concerns about judgment and shame made it hard for him to open up, even to those he knew.
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