Yoga helps Black women deal with their mental health Black women are finally shedding the shame of Therapy An ongoing mental health emergency for Colorado Kids needs to be met Black women need easily accessible mental health services where they feel seen, heard, and understood ‘Insecure’ Star Kendrick Sampson on Mental Illness and Owning Black Stories Continue reading Mental Health News for November
Suicide among Black girls is a mental health crisis hiding in plain sight A guide intended to help you find the resources you need to restore your mental and physical well-being Juice WRLD’s Mom Carmella Wallace hopes to normalize mental health discussions in the Black community Talk it Out: U of T students provide free mental health counselling through online clinic Young Americans are facing a … Continue reading Mental Health News for May
Who: Kennedy Thorne, 24 What: Creator of YourPainHasPurpose (YPHP) Why: Creator of a platform that helps people with their mental health Kennedy Thorne went through a phase where many young people go through where she was searching for an identity and constantly comparing where she was to other people. Many times, Thorne became depressed because she did not think she was where she should have been in her life and did not get certain tasks done … Continue reading Young, Black & Involved: Kennedy Thorne
You feel happy when you graduate college and obtain a degree but soon that happiness fades away, and you’re in the “real world” where you must work to survive. You get anxiety when you fill out that job application, you hit the submit button, you hope, you pray to get that Congratulations call or email, but you get the “Thank you for your interest.” That crushes … Continue reading Ways to Cope with Job Search Anxiety when Graduating College
Nonprofit organization Black Girls Smile focuses on Black women’s mental health. NYC’s council considering bills to limit NYPD’s ability to respond to mental health crises. A group of four Black women psychologists created Black Mental Wellness to break down that stigma about mental health services in the Black community. The media sector is failing to support the mental health of Black men. Black adults are 20% more likely to experiences … Continue reading Mental Health News for February
The Confess Project Barber Coalition is a non-profit created to help Black men and boys become the best version of themselves. The Confess Project’s mission is to bridge the gaps in mental health care by providing a safe space for people to talk openly about the struggles they face. Actress and Mental Health Activist Taraji P. Henson founded the Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation and recently, … Continue reading Mental Health News for January
Who: Bianca Ford, (Known as thatgirlvonnii) 24 What: A qualified mental health professional Why: A mental health advocate, dealt with family members having mental illnesses Throughout high school, Bianca Ford always noticed problems with her family. She noticed her mother was loud, and angry at the world, and was curious about what was wrong with her. Growing up, Ford heard stories about having family members that drink themselves to death and … Continue reading Young, Black & Involved: Bianca Ford
Sonia Ross launched her Full Circle Therapy Service (FCTS) in May of 2017, on her birthday. She is in her 40s and lives with her family in Maryland. She is the author of Master Your Depression: A Black Woman’s Guide to Emotional Wellness. In the interview below Ross shares her expertise on Intergenerational Trauma, the signs and symptoms, recovery options, and advice to young people … Continue reading Sonia Ross: Some are Unaware they are experiencing Intergenerational Trauma.
Richard Rowe is a Project Consultant for the Black Mental Health Alliance for Education and Consultation, Inc. (BMHA). He has worked at BMHA for over 30 years. He is an experienced trainer, and he has provided training and technical assistance in the areas of family strengthening, cultural enrichment, historical & contemporary trauma, and effective Black parenting to numerous public & private schools, community organizations, and … Continue reading Richard Rowe: “Find a Person you can Trust. Don’t Suppress Your Feelings.”
“The Life is Better with You Here” campaign is dedicated to creating and connecting young Black adults with the resources needed to address their mental health. A former foster youth launches a mentorship called “Big Homie Project,” inspiring Black teens by connecting them with Black mentors. “Step Into My Shoes: Memoirs from the Other Side of America” by Micah Dawanyi is a collection of memoirs of life as a Black man. His … Continue reading Mental Health News for December
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