our aim is to remove the stigma surrounding mental illness. today, we're taking a look at some incredible BIPOC-focused mental health resources.
in just a year, our lives have changed in so many ways. as we continue to adapt to this ever changing world, we’ve decided to make mental health and wellness a priority.
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all too often, americans view mental health as a privilege for the wealthy and feel unwelcomed by or disconnected from traditional providers. at the aakoma project, they are working to change that perception. they believe that everyone — regardless of background, income, or identity — deserves optimal mental health.
to learn more please visit:
@aakomaproject
the black emotional and mental health collective is a collective of advocates, yoga teachers, artists, therapists, lawyers, religious leaders, teachers, psychologists and activists committed to the emotional/mental health and healing of Black communities. they envision a world where there are no barriers to Black healing.
to learn more please visit:
@_beamorg
black mental health visibility, also known as stella’s place offers peer support, clinical, online, employment, wellness and recovery services. their goal is a holistic approach to help young adults learn skills, find connections & become empowered to manage their own health.
to learn more please visit:
https://stellasplace.ca/navigating-crisis/
@stellasplace.ca
@blackmentalhealthvisibility
the lee thompson young foundation envisions a world in which mental illness is recognized by all as a treatable, biopsychosocial disorder and the stigma associated with it no longer exists; a world that supports and encourages wholeness and well being at every stage of life.
to learn more please visit:
https://www.ltyfoundation.org/
@ltyfoundation
melanin & mental health is dedicated to helping minority communities while raising awareness about how mental health affects them.
to learn more please visit:
https://www.melaninandmentalhealth.com/
@melaninandmentalhealth
the okra project was founded on the principal of taking luxury and making it something that’s accessible to the most marginalized people. further disrupting the idea that luxury is exclusive. it is in this spirit, the okra project hopes to extend free, delicious, and nutritious meals to black trans people experiencing food insecurity.
to learn more please visit:
https://www.theokraproject.com/
@theokraproject
ourselves black believes mental health issues should not source of shame and they should be understood and ultimately addressed. mental well being can not be taken for granted. it must be appreciated, protected, and nurtured.
to learn more please visit:
@ourselves_black
design by paris
sources:
janette valenzo @janettevalenzo
black mental health matters @vanessallisette
national resources list @NationalResourcesList
american foundation for suicide prevention @afspnational
doctor imani @doctor.imani
holly chishom @justpeachycomic
kari faux @karifaux
national alliance on mental illness @namicommunicate
psych hub @psychhub_education
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