Abstract：
Black men need safe spaces to express emotions free from bias and stigma. They have been underserved in emotional support due to systemic inequalities. Creating nurturing environments can empower Black men to heal from trauma. Stigma plays a crucial role in their reluctance to seek mental health treatment. This research uses a qualitative approach, combining an action research methodology with a generic qualitative inquiry. This study was conducted to answer the following research question: How can social workers and barbers collaborate to address the stigma of mental health treatment among Black men better? In this study, five social workers, five barbers, and five social work supervisors were interviewed to collect data for the study. Audio recordings were transcribed, and thematic analysis was used to analyze the interview data. Several key themes emerged: (a) collaboration strategies, (b) barbershops as safe spaces, (c) overcoming stigma, (d) cultural competence, and (e) challenges and barriers. The research study produced a pamphlet aimed at raising awareness of mental health stigma\'s impact on Black men. The implications for the study highlight that partnerships between social workers and barbers can play a pivotal role in dismantling stereotypes and barriers associated with mental health issues among Black men, fostering a cultural shift toward greater mental well-being, acceptance, and understanding.
摘要：
黑人需要安全的空间来表达没有偏见和污名的情绪。由于系统的不平等，他们在情感支持方面的服务不足。创造养育环境可以使黑人从创伤中康复。污名在他们不愿寻求心理健康治疗中起着至关重要的作用。这项研究采用了定性的方法，将行动研究方法与一般定性调查相结合。这项研究是为了回答以下研究问题：社会工作者和理发师如何合作解决黑人男性心理健康治疗的耻辱？在这项研究中，五名社会工作者,五个理发师,并采访了5名社会工作主管以收集研究数据。录音被转录，采用主题分析法对访谈数据进行分析。出现了几个关键主题：(A)合作战略，(b)理发店作为安全处所，(c)克服污名，(d)文化能力，(e)挑战和障碍。这项研究制作了一本小册子，旨在提高人们对心理健康污名对黑人影响的认识。这项研究的意义突出表明，社会工作者和理发师之间的伙伴关系可以在消除黑人男性中与心理健康问题相关的陈规定型观念和障碍方面发挥关键作用，促进文化向更大的心理健康转变，接受,和理解。
