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WHEN MENTAL HEALTH BECOMES A HOUSEHOLD DECISION
Caregivers rarely ask for anything. They are the quiet ones, doing the school runs, checking in on aging parents, running errands, holding everyone together with threadbare strength. They are the ones people call in a crisis, and somehow, they always show up. But who shows up for them?
HEALING SHOULDN’T COME WITH A PRICE TAG
Why free, easy mental health check-ins are more essential than ever
It was 2020, everything changed. Neighborhoods shifted to screens, good days became rare, and it felt like everyone connected online was also quietly struggling. Mental health needed help just as much as ever, but for many, the door to care stayed firmly locked.
Soft Life And The New Black Work Culture
In recent years, there has been a powerful cultural shift among Black professionals and creatives globally: the embrace of the soft life.
Breaking Stigmas In Black Communities Through Community-Based Approaches
This article traces the historical roots of stigma, profiles groundbreaking community‑based approaches, and celebrates Mental Health Awareness Month by spotlighting events that unite Black communities in dialogue, art, and healing.
The Link Between Mental Health And Creativity In Black Diaspora
For centuries, mental illness has woven itself into the fabric of human history, prompting us to ponder why it continues to exist in our society. Evolutionary theory suggests that if these conditions didn’t offer any survival benefits, natural selection would have eliminated them.
Dr. Pamela Kennebrew Champions Black Women’s Wellness, Economic Equity, And Lifelong Learning
Dr. Pamela Kennebrew, is redefining what leadership looks like in health, education, and community healing. As Chair of the Human Services Department at Lincoln University and President-Elect of the Delaware Valley Association of Black Psychologists, her work intersects economic justice, adult education, mental health, and Black women’s wellness.
Philadelphia CIRT, Handing Black Mental Health Crisis with Care
Philadelphia (PA)– In late 2022, the Philadelphia Police Department launched a Crisis Intervention Response Team (CIRT), pairing officers with mental health clinicians to respond to 911 calls with empathy and patience rather than urgency and enforcement
Dispelling Myths And Misconceptions About Autism In Black Community
Despite the growing awareness of autism, people still have preconceived ideas about it, particularly in Black communities where stigma, lack of awareness, and disparities in healthcare access create barriers to diagnosis and support.
5 Organizations That Support Black Women’s Mental Health
The truth is, being a strong Black woman is not always a badge of honor. You do not have to bear the burden alone.