Kid Cudi sparks an important conversation about mental health in black communities

In a Facebook letter posted late Tuesday night, Kid Cudi shared with fans that he was checking himself into rehab to learn the skills needed to tackle depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts.

"I am not at peace," he wrote. "My anxiety and depression have ruled my life for as long as I can remember and I never leave the house because of it ... Its time I fix me. I'm nervous but I'mma get through this."

Since published, Twitter users have rallied around the rapper. Amidst the prayers and thoughts being sent his way, the hashtag #YouGoodMan appeared to reduce stigma around discussing mental health issues in the black community.

Started by @TheCosby and Dayna L. Nuckolls, #YouGoodMan provides an opportunity for people to share stories regarding their experiences with anxiety, depression, ADHD and more. Despite the fact that "African-Americans are 20 percent more likely to experience serious mental health problems than the general population" according to the National Alliance of Mental Illness, these conversations have traditionally been stifled in black communities due to limited resources and stigma.

"#YouGoodMan is for Black Men to confess, ask for help, vent or get pointed in the direction of mental health professionals," Nuckolls tweeted, also describing it as a "permission slip for vulnerability."

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While some shared their personal stories using #YouGoodMan, other black men opened up about the necessity of having conversations offline with community members and loved ones.

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TheCrosby began a thread encouraging people to tweet hip-hop songs that discuss mental health issues, and people began sharing artist names and track titles, including Kanye West's "Jesus Walks" and various songs by Kendrick Lamar.

Black women expressed their support for the conversation as well:

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And the hashtag helped spread awareness of important resources for people of color:

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If you want to talk to someone or are experiencing suicidal thoughts, text the Crisis Text Line at 741-741 or call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. For international resources, this list is a good place to start.