Power of third space in barbershops

A barbershop is a third space (neither work nor home) that has long served an important social and cultural purpose in black communities, but how can it also be a safe space for conversations about mental health?

Internist Nnemdi Kamanu Elias and Nurse Practitioner Erin Athey describe why and how they are partnering with barbers and men in Southeast D.C. to increase their knowledge, behavior, and attitudes around mental health.

Racism, discrimination, stigma, and health system distrust are just a few reasons why these spaces can be so powerful.