Black Women & Mental Health: Understanding The Journey

African American women and their mental health.

The stresses of everyday life can be a lot, especially for African American women.  The weight they have had to carry is historic and continues today. That weight can have an effect on mental health.  Whether it’s facing issues in their professional lives, such as with tennis great Naomi Osaka, or the pressures regarding how they should carry themselves in public, as highlighted in comments by actress and comedian Monique, caring for their mental health is paramount for African American women.

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Our guest –


April Reign – Co-Founder, We Still Rise

Sophia Nelson –  Journalist and Author of The Woman Code: 20 Powerful Keys to Unlock Your Life