A barbershop is a third space (neither work nor home) that has long served an important social and cultural purpose in black communities, but how can it also be a safe space for conversations about mental health? Internist Nnemdi Kamanu Elias and Nurse Practitioner Erin Athey describe why and how they are partnering with barbers and men in Southeast D.C. to increase their knowledge, behavior, and attitudes around mental health. Racism, discrimination, stigma, and health system distrust are just a few reasons why these spaces can be so powerful. Big Idea Talks are in the TED Talk style from experienced health care providers who are collaborating in new ways to advance health equity in their communities and beyond. The speakers have completed fellowships in Clinical Scholars, a national leadership program supported by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF). Learn more at the MHI STREET website: http://www.mhistreet.com/ Follow Clinical Scholars news on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CSPfellows Like Clinical Scholars on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CSPfellows/