Health and Wellness
by Dana Givens
It’s OK to ask for help.
Mental health has long carried a stigma in the Black community that has prevented many from seeking medical treatment.
May is Mental Health Awareness month and BLACK ENTERPRISE is raising awareness for our community. Black Americans are more likely to experience trauma from racial encounters more than other ethnic groups. It is time to fight against the stigma by creating more safe spaces for those suffering to share their experiences. In light of the recent string of Black deaths by the hands of police officers—which have sparked nationwide protests in the midst of a deadly pandemic—it is imperative now more and than ever to take care of your mental health needs.
If you or anyone you know is suffering from mental health-related issues, please contact one of the organizations below for more guidance on how to seek out treatment.
Mental Health Screening Tool https://screening.mhanational.org/screening-tools/
NAMI Nationalhttp://www.nami.org/
Mental Health Americahttp://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/
Center for Black Women Wellnesshttps://www.cbww.org/
Therapy for Black Girls Provider Directoryhttps://providers.therapyforblackgirls.com/
Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA)http://www.adaa.org/
National Institute of Mental Health http://nimh.nih.gov/index/shtml
National Suicide Prevention Hotlinehttps://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Black Girls Smilehttps://www.blackgirlssmile.org/
Black Mental Health Alliancehttps://blackmentalhealth.com/
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Source: Black Enterprise
