Stop the Stigma: Karamo on mental health in minority communities, setting emotional goals

"Queer Eye" star Karamo is known for helping people work through their emotions. But it's his own experience with severe depression, anxiety and drug addiction that's helped him become an advocate for mental health. Karamo joins "CBS This Morning's" special "Stop the Stigma" broadcast to discuss why he used to think mental health support was only for "rich white people." He says he even thought of taking his own life.

Each weekday morning, "CBS This Morning" co-hosts Gayle King, Anthony Mason and Tony Dokoupil deliver two hours of original reporting, breaking news and top-level newsmaker interviews in an engaging and informative format that challenges the norm in network morning news programs. The broadcast has earned a prestigious Peabody Award, a Polk Award, four News & Documentary Emmys, three Daytime Emmys and the 2017 Edward R. Murrow Award for Best Newscast. The broadcast was also honored with an Alfred I. duPont-Columbia Award as part of CBS News division-wide coverage of the shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. Check local listings for "CBS This Morning" broadcast times.

[FleurPillager]

This is a healthcare issue. Many people don't have insurance and can't afford treatment.

[suheyla]

Suicidal ideation:
Suicidal thoughts become our escapism, our comfort. It’s a way out.

[shuggashang]

I want need help on combating police brutality when it comes to mentally ill people. My brother was tased to DEATH after his mom called police for assistance and they kicked the door down and to his bedroom after he wouldn’t open his door, handcuffed him even though he was not a threat. Just 6’4” 250lbs and Black. Then other cops came in joining in on the tasing until he had no brain activity and died for 4minutes. He just came to 2 days later after being on life support and Austin Police in Texas haven’t offered any empathy, nor an apology or an explanation for their actions! His name is Ron Kinnison and WE WANT JUSTICE!! Thank you. Please help us by making this PUBLIC, we just lost Atatiana Jefferson in Fort Worth in a well call from Fort Worth PD now this😢😢😢😢

[dondodda]

I can relate. I had mental health issues especially right after high school. Dealing with racism and white supremacy when I was a teenager drove me crazy because I didn't understand it.

[simplykatexo]

Karamo is so positive and strong. This kind of representation in the media will help so many people

[ciel]

GREAT DISCUSSION, and Karamo Iam very proud of you, you are doing a GREAT JOB in this world.

[suheyla]

Gayle is so cute when she gets excited and passionate. 🐻