[This is a copy, original post linked below. It's heartbreaking, it's inspiring, it's wrong that she needed to feel or say these things. The realities that we need to all pay attention to and then solve it; change it, why are we not ALL fighting to make this RIGHT? Because this sure as fuck is … Continue reading Dear Black Students, I’m So Sorry…
Tag: Black Mental Health
Active Site Again!- 1st Post; Black Physicians- Need For & Accomplishments
I know I have been away since I first began this site, but the research never stopped. I had a period of personal emergencies which resulted in a breakdown, more or less. I never stopped reading, taking notes, researching the topics that will soon fill this site. The first topic will be on children, as … Continue reading Active Site Again!- 1st Post; Black Physicians- Need For & Accomplishments
A Few Signs To Look For Re: Whether or Not Young (Black) Children Are At-Risk for Suicide
As I prepare for my next live stream I thought I'd post the following because while it may seem obvious, she makes some really good points from signs you can look for in your child's (focusing on ages 5-12 ATM) behavior that may help you save their life, to bullying and what schools and parents … Continue reading A Few Signs To Look For Re: Whether or Not Young (Black) Children Are At-Risk for Suicide
The Threat Faced By Trauma From Hate- Video
The reason for these videos I post on Black mental health, mental stigma and the need to speak out is not only because I feel it is crucial we hear and see the reality, to hear another Black woman or man share their experience, publicly, when it is such a taboo, yet fatal, topic among … Continue reading The Threat Faced By Trauma From Hate- Video
It’s National Suicide Prevention Week… Are You Ready to Step Up?
The severity of the issue of suicide in America is great; but the community that is least spoken of is the one that should be taking the forefront this year. This is a group of people who are least likely to seek out treatment (or have treatment available), most likely to live in traumatic circumstances while … Continue reading It’s National Suicide Prevention Week… Are You Ready to Step Up?
Racism is On-Going Trauma; Specialized Attention Should Be Formed- Please Watch
I am aware that there are plenty of people who think the signs and symptoms of depression, suicide, behavioral issues and so forth are the same for everyone. While in general of course that is true, there is a very obvious factor that must be considered and dealt with among those suffering from mental illness(es) … Continue reading Racism is On-Going Trauma; Specialized Attention Should Be Formed- Please Watch
Why is This the Epidemic NO ONE Is Outraged Over?
” Scientific evidence is now overwhelming that the early years of life are foundational to health and wellbeing, as well as to social, educational and economic success, throughout life. “ This is going to be a series of posts as doing it all in one may be overwhelming… I have been studying neuroscience and the … Continue reading Why is This the Epidemic NO ONE Is Outraged Over?
We Must Stop Avoiding Mental Illness as Health Care
This is a repost from tumblr, I don't have the original posters name but you can follow the associated tumblr page for this blog here. This infographic shows data collected by two government population and health agencies including the U.S. Census Bureau and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. It displays an aggregated amount of … Continue reading We Must Stop Avoiding Mental Illness as Health Care
Black Mental Health Matters! 