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The Confess Project: Lorenzo Lewis on Transforming Mental Health in Black Communities, Episode #81


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Born in jail to an incarcerated mother, Lorenzo struggled with depression, anxiety, and anger throughout his youth, to the point of being at risk of re-entering the system. From this, Lorenzo grew “The Confess Project,” an initiative that confronts the stigma around mental health for men of color. 

Lorenzo’s life story and his life’s work give him a unique perspective on behavioral health and the social science issues surrounding the Black male identity. The Confess Project is an initiative that empowers barbers to become mental health advocates for men of color. 

Since May 2016, The Confess Project has reached over 30,000 individuals in 13 cities in the Southern and Midwest Regions of the United States. The Confess Project is partnering with Gillette to reach 1 million individuals across the entire nation. Lorenzo has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, on ABC News, CNN, NBC, The Kelly Clarkson Show, and many more. 

Listen in for some great takeaways on Lorenzo’s interesting approach to mental health and the impact he’s had on people, his community, and the world. 

Resources & People Mentioned
  • The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
  • The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255
Connect with Lorenzo Lewis
  • The Confess Project website
  • The Confess Project on Instagram
  • The Confess Project on Facebook
  • Lorenzo’s website
  • Lorenzo on Instagram
  • Lorenzo on Facebook
Bio

Born in jail to an incarcerated mother, Lorenzo struggled with depression, anxiety, and anger throughout his youth, to the point of being at-risk for re-entering the system. From this, Lorenzo grew The Confess Project, an initiative that confronts the stigma around mental health for men of color. Since May 2016, The Confess Project has reached over 30,000 individuals in 13 Cities heavily focused in the Southern and Midwest Regions of the United States. The Confess Project is partnering with Gillette to reach 1 million individuals across the entire nation. TCP has been featured on The Wall Street Journal, ABC News, CNN, NBC, The Kelly Clarkson Show, and many more. Lorenzo’s project takes a two-sided approach, researching the issues within the individual and within society. Lorenzo’s life story and his life’s work give him a unique perspective on behavioral health and the social science issues surrounding the Black male identity.

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