Tag: The Stigma of Mental Health in Black Community

Supporting Survivors of Suicide Loss

September 15, 2024
Supporting Survivors of Suicide Loss: A Guide for Mental Health Professionals The loss of a loved one to suicide is a profoundly devastating experience, and the survivors often find themselves...

Cultural Competence in Therapy: Leveraging DBT for BIPOC Clients

April 1, 2024
Cultural Competence in Therapy: Leveraging DBT for BIPOC Clients Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) stands as a versatile and evidence-based therapeutic approach, but its effectiveness is profoundly amplified when applied with...

Navigating Ethical Non-Monogamy in Practice

January 31, 2024
Navigating Ethical Non-monogamy in Practice Ethical non-monogamy(ENM) is a growing practice by many individuals in today's society. With alternative relationship lifestyles being more acceptable and accessible, individuals have grown an...

Rhyme & Reason: Crafting Narratives with Hip Hop Therapy

January 19, 2024
The fusion of hip-hop and narrative therapy is an innovative approach that leverages the power of storytelling to promote healing and transformation. In recent years, mental health professionals have increasingly...

Strategies for Trust Building with Clients from Oppressed Backgrounds

November 30, 2023
Building trust with clients from oppressed backgrounds is a crucial aspect of fostering meaningful relationships and providing effective support. This blog article aims to explore various strategies for trust-building to...

Schizophrenia in the Black Community

July 26, 2020
When I met him the first time I remember thinking, “there is nothing wrong with this guy.”

Bipolar in the Black Community

July 25, 2020
Remember Bipolar disorder is far from easy to understand and in many cases the symptoms can look like separate issues.

Depression in the Black Community

July 18, 2020
he stigma surrounding depression in the Black community makes it very difficult for those suffering from depression to seek help.

Mental Health in the Black Community…

July 11, 2020
If you or anyone you know is suffering in silence there is help.

Overview of Mental Illness

July 4, 2020
Mental illness does not discriminate by age, race, religion or income. Therefore, it is important to remember that having a mental illness does not make you weak or mean you’ve...