Some articles and book recommendations.

  • 44 Mental Health Resources for Black People Trying to Survive in This Country

    Zahra Barnes, the Executive Editor for Self, compiled this great list of resources in June 2020, during the earlier parts of the pandemic, following a string of high-profile deaths of Black people at the hands of police and white citizens.

    Read the article here.

    On an aside, Self has some pretty good mental health articles. It’s definitely worth checking their stuff out.

  • Mental Health Resources for the Black Community

    VeryWellMind is an incredible resource overall, with lots of information on all things related to mental health. They have a Race and Mental Health section full of great reads, where I was able to find this article highlighting a few resources for Black people.

    Read the article here

  • 55 Mental Health Resources for People of Color

    An excellent compilation of resources for people of color including Black, Latinx, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and Indigenous people.

    Check out list here

  • It’s Hard to Search for a Therapist of Color. These Websites Want to Change That.

    This New York Times article speaks about some websites and platforms designed to help individuals find therapists of color. There are a lot of great resources mentioned.

    Read the article here

  • How Can We Break Mental Health Barriers in Communities of Color?

    This article goes into stigma, one of the most significant barriers to care in our community. It offers some strategies to counter stigma. The article highlights a campaign called Deconstructing Stigma, which is worth a look.

    Read the article here

  • How Organizations Can Support the Mental Health of Black Employees

    In the wake of George Floyd’s killing, many leaders are overwhelmed and at a loss as to how to support their Black employees. Yet it’s critical that HR and DEI leaders step up to address the mental health impact on Black Americans in their workforce. The author provides several suggestions for how to do that.

    Read the article here

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This is an excellent read for our community. Big shoutout to Dr. Walker on this one! She does a beautiful job writing about mental health in a way that is understandable for us. The examples and scenarios she uses are relatable. The tactics and strategies she provides are practical and actionable. There are moments of real talk throughout and some moments where you may be triggered (Black mental health is triggering), but ultimately, you’ll learn more about mental health and what you can do to support yourself and others. Get the 📕.

I came across the audiobook version of this title one day as I was scrolling through Spotify for something to listen to. I listened to a few chapters and began feeling like my metaphorical cup was being filled. I have since bought the physical copy, which I keep close by for when that cup starts to run low. I have a lot of appreciation for Jor-El Caraballo for writing this (and narrating it). I think this is a must-purchase for any Black man as there is something amongst those 100 ways that would work. Check it out and let me know how it helps. Get the 📕.

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