Mainstream Mental Health

Cosby Guilty: The Psychological Impact From The Fall of America’s Dad - with Featured Guest Krisin WalkerBill Cosby (formerly known as “America’s Dad”) was found guilty of all three counts of aggravated indecent assault. For millions who grew up watching The Cosby Show and thinking Bill Cosby was a beloved individual – their illusion has been shattered.People may experience waves of anger, sadness, and even depression that emulate the response when someone in their life has betrayed them. We cannot underestimate the mental health impact that Cosby’s guilty verdict will have on individuals who thought of Cosby as a surrogate TV Dad especially if their real parents were absent or minimally attentive. Another reason this is a very sad day for America is because for so many years, Cosby’s victims were ignored over their stories of sexual assault. This should be a deafening wake up call to all Americans that sexual assault cannot be tolerated in any capacity and that no public figure is above the hand of justice.I