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A Cultural Experience of Recovery
My healing process continues as I channel my past into my art and storytelling. -
Advancing Equity in Mental Health Care for Black/African Ancestry Communities
We plan to carve out a new path of advocacy for Black/African Ancestry communities. -
Engaging Your Community in the Mental Health Conversation
Discussing mental health challenges and struggles with friends, family, group members or even a podcast audience is no small task. -
From Hopelessness to Empowerment: My Ingredients to Recovery
A big step in my journey was sharing my story with Dr. Ken Duckworth for NAMI’s upcoming book, “You Are Not Alone.” -
Erasing Mental Health Stigma in the Black Community
We must do better and be better when it comes to supporting other Black people living with mental illnesses. -
What Bebe Moore Campbell’s Legacy Means to Me
What started as advocacy for one, turned to advocacy for so many. It’s part of why she continues to be an inspiration to me and so many others today.
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Addressing the Increased Risk of Postpartum Depression for Black Women
Accessing treatment that includes cultural understanding is critical in improving the health outcomes for Black mothers. -
He’s Not a Criminal, He’s in Crisis
"I used to think that if a person was arrested, they must have done something wrong — but I was wrong." -
Black Mental Health and the Importance of 988 Legislation
"The intersectionality of racism, mental health, law enforcement, homelessness and often self-medication via illicit drug use has decimated the Black community." -
Black History Month: Writing This Triggers My Anxiety
"I only recently started speaking out about generational trauma, racism and being Black in America because…the anxiety and fear can be too much."