We have a very important conversation about mental health in the Black community. This is Mental Health Awareness Aonth and considering the recent, difficult news headlines, we felt it was perfect time to talk about what’s happening in our community. Keeping in mind that we may revisit this issue again in July, which is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. We don’t need specific month to address this issue because the need is right now for the Black community. We’ve assembled a panel of mental health professionals who are here to help us address the state of Black mental health.

Mental Health Resources:

988: Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

NAMI, National Alliance on Mental Illness: https://www.nami.org/nami-helpline/

Black Psychiatry Directory: https://blackpsychiatrydirectory.com/

Integrated Health Resources: https://ihrclinic.com/

Hearts In Mind Counseling: https://www.heartsinmindcounseling.com/

Psych Your Mind Counseling: https://www.psycyourmind.com/

Akoma Counseling: shivonne@akcctherapy.com

Guest:

Shivonne Odom-Chase, LCPC

Paul Bashea Williams, LCSW, Psychotherapist

Dr. Ivan Walks, MD, Psychiatrist

Crystal Joseph, LCPC