February was Black History Month
FAIMH Southwest Florida Chapter's February Guest Speaker: was Carla Johanns, MA, LMHC/S, Chief Program Officer Forty Carrots. The presentation is below and additional resources can be found here.
Learning about the history of systemic racism during Black History Month - and all year - in the mental health system and movement and how it harms Black communities in the US and around the world is key for creating a mentally healthier world.
We are highlighting Black and African American contributions to the mental health movement because they are oftentimes overlooked. Without recognizing the lack of representation of Black and African American people in the mental health movement, we do a disservice and continue to inflict harm.
Black and African American mental health resources are listed on the remainder of this page, below:
FAIMH BIPOC Affinity Group Florida Association for Infant Mental Health | BIPOC Affinity Group (faimh.org) (This group meets on the 2nd Friday of the month at 12pm Eastern, led by Dr. Harleen Hutchinson, IMH-E®)
Black Mental Health History
The 1840 U.S. Census was overly interested in Americans' mental health
The Central State Hospital Digital Library & Archives Project
The historical roots of racial disparities in the mental health system
Statistics And Info Related To Mental Health For Black And African American Communities
Black Voices On Mental Health
Confronting barriers and systemic racism to address mental health among Black youth
Racism deniers make it harder to do this incredible, exhausting work
Webinars And Videos
Ubuntu: Exploring the Black community as an inherited system of peer support
I am because we are: Reclaiming African culture as a source of strength in Black communities
Blogs From Non-Black People Of Color On Issues Affecting Black Communities
Mental Health Resources For Black And African Americans
The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation: changing the perception of mental illness in the African-American community by encouraging people to get the help they need; focuses on stigma/self-stigma reduction and building trust between Black people and the mental health field.
Resource Guide: directory of mental health providers and programs that serve the Black community; includes therapists, support groups, etc, but also digital content, faith-based programs, educational programs, etc.
Therapy for Black Girls: online space encouraging the mental wellness of Black women and girls; referral tool to find a therapist in your area
Therapist Directory: find trusted therapists that can help you navigate being a strong, Black woman; can search for an in-office therapist by your location or a virtual therapist
Therapy for Black Girls Sister Circle: a paid membership community ($9.99/mo), a space for Black women to gather support, encourage, and learn from each other
Therapy for Black Girls Podcast: The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly chat about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions to become the best possible versions of ourselves
The Loveland Foundation: financial assistance to Black women and girls seeking therapy
Therapy for Black Men: primarily a therapist directory for Black men seeking therapy; includes some resources and stories
Dr. Ebony's My Therapy Cards: self-exploration card deck created by a Black female psychologist for other women of color; created with the intention of helping other women of color grow and elevate in the areas of emotional and mental health
InnoPsych: InnoPsych's mission is to bring healing to communities of color by changing the face and feel of therapy. They strive to make therapists of color more visible in the community by creating a path to wellness-themed business ownership; to make it faster (and easier) for people of color to match with a therapist of color; and to create a major shift in how communities of color (or POCs) view therapy
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