Here are some ways you can support mental health awareness in Black/African American communities:
- Explore community resources, cultural practices, and faith as part of mental health care practices.
- Use Black/African American expertise and specific culturally responsive education to inform mental health care practices.
- Advocate for stronger overall systemic support for Black/African American communities, including in the justice system, education, and health care.
Resources
- AAKOMA Project
- Black Emotional Mental Health (BEAM)
- Black Men Heal
- Black Women’s Health Imperative
- Eustress
- GirlTrek
- MHA: Reimagining Self-Care for Black Folks
- National Black Justice Coalition
- Ourselves Black
- Sista Afya
- The Black Mental Wellness Lounge
- The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation
- The Confess Project
- The Loveland Foundation
- Therapy for Black Girls
- Therapy for Black Men
- Tips for Self-Care for Black Families