Black Mental Health Crisis. Why Black Men Avoid Doctors. IV Therapy Boom #SecondOpinion

6.4.2026 #SecondOpinion w/ Dr. Ebony J. Hilton: Black Mental Health Crisis. Why Black Men Avoid Doctors. IV Therapy Boom| S1 E18

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Mental health struggles, men avoiding medical care, healthcare access challenges, and the growing popularity of IV therapy are all at the center of this episode of #SecondOpinion with Dr. Ebony Jade Hilton.

Licensed psychologist Dr. Cashuna Huddleston joins the show during Mental Health Awareness Month to discuss the growing mental health crisis, cultural stigma in Black communities, the impact of social media, and how families can support loved ones who may be struggling.

For Men’s Health Month, world-renowned Johns Hopkins urologist Dr. Arthur Burnett explains why many men avoid routine healthcare, how masculinity influences medical decision-making, and what men can do today to improve their long-term health.

Dr. Veronica Jarido discusses the healthcare challenges facing rural America, including hospital closures, provider shortages, transportation barriers, and delayed diagnoses. Later, Nurse Stacey Watson breaks down the booming IV therapy industry, discussing hydration treatments, vitamin infusions, safety concerns, and what consumers should know before signing up.

In the Prescription of the Week, Dr. Ebony Jade Hilton explains why bowel movements can provide important clues about your overall health, including warning signs that should never be ignored.

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