Black Therapists Offer Advice on Coping After Kamala Harris’ Loss to Trump
With Trump’s re-election sparking deep emotions across Black communities, mental health experts share self-care tips to navigate feelings of disappointment and frustration and re
Warning: The 2024 Presidential Race Is Hazardous to Your Mental Health
Described as racist insults couched in polite language, microaggressions have become commonplace in the 2024 presidential campaign — perpetrated by former President Donald Trump
STRONG & SILENT: BREAKING THE STIGMA OF ABUSE BECAUSE BLACK MEN ARE VICTIMS, TOO
He stood taller than six feet, was handsome and strong. He exuded confidence. Women wanted him and men wanted to be him, but I will never forget the day my friend sat me down and s
L.A. Agrees to Do More After Failing on Special Education. Could Other Districts Be Next?
Hours after federal officials released findings that the nation’s second-largest school district had failed to meet the needs of students with disabilities during the COVID-19 pa
How Rap Music Is Lifting the Stigma of Mental Illness
You wouldn’t traditionally associate rap music with the topic of mental health, but many contemporary hip-hop artists are using their songs to share personal struggles and ad
BLACK FLAGS: What’s behind the rise in suicide amongst Black boys?
It’s been a tough year for everyone — especially kids. Hospitals across the country have been reporting a surge in mental health crises among children. One children’s hospita
The historical roots of systemic racial disparities in the mental health system
Racial disparities, or unfair differences, within the system of mental health are well documented. Research indicates that compared with people who are white, black, indigenous and
Intersection of mental health, police and race takes the life of another young Black man
Of the more than 200 people killed by police gunfire since the landmark conviction of Derek Chauvin for George Floyd’s murder in Minneapolis, about 15% exhibited signs of mental
Everyone needs a break sometime! Simone Biles Reveals How She Keeps Her Mental Health A Priority
Simone Biles is undeniably the GOAT in the sport of gymnastics. Her physical abilities are unparalleled, but Biles says taking care of her mental health is just as important. In an
44 Mental Health Resources for Black People Trying to Survive in This Country Because we need and deserve support too!
Black lives matter. Black bodies matter. Black mental health matters. This latest string of rampant and wanton brutality against Black people flies in the face of these indisputabl
US vs THEM: Mental Health Month and Black Mental Health Awareness Month
People of color, particularly African Americans, feel the stigma more keenly. In a race-conscious society, some don’t want to be perceived as having yet another deficit~ Bebe Moo
The Importance of Radical Self-Care for the Black Man: Mind, Body & Spirit
Too often, healing conversations omit Black men, and this omission is alarming. As a spiritual yoga and meditation practitioner and teacher, I often find myself surrounded by women
Discussing Race in Trauma PsychoTherapy by Dr. Constance Dalenberg
Authors’ Note: Additional research by these authors can be found in the Trauma Research Institute newsletter. Subscribe by contacting Constance Dalenberg, Ph.D., at cdalenberg2@a
Oooooh the Audacity: The Race double standard clear in rioters’ Capitol insurrection
Black Lives Matter protests, 2020: Overwhelming force from law enforcement in dozens of cities. Chemical dispersants. Rubber bullets and hand-to-hand combat with largely peaceful c
Dr. Ufondu – Dealing with Mental Illness Heading Into 2021 VLOG
Dr. Ifeanyi Ufondu, clinical psychologist and founder of BroKin.org – Mental Health Solutions for Men of Color shares his views on Black/LatinX men and unpacking our Mental
Meet The Black Men Making Mental Health in America Less Taboo
Mental health has been a perpetual taboo in the Black community, despite the fact that Black adults are 20% more likely to experience serious mental health problems. Millennials, h
Black Men’s Mental Health is the Next Pandemic
If you were to pause and look at the world today, you would see why a lot of black men lose sleep. This year alone we have seen the killings of black men go viral and reports of ho
BYE BYE Trump: Obama’s election improved Black men’s mental health…What has 4 years of sociopath Trump done to our mental wellness?
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – October 8, 2020: A group of Blackmen are entranced by President Obama, whom which a South Los Angeles street was renamed Obama Boulevard, in honor of fo
How Black Men are Affected by Cultural PTSD
Black men have an unbelievable weight on their shoulders. The stress comes in every direction on a daily basis. The impact of walking down the street in your own neighborhood can b
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