5 Black women therapists offer mental health and wellness inspiration

Mental health professional takes notes during session. (SDI Productions/Danielle Buckingham) It’s Mental Health Awareness Month and a great time to reflect on how you prioritize your mental wellness. It can be hard when you get caught up in the hustle and bustle of trying to survive under capitalism. For Black women who were raised to be strong and resilient, it can be especially difficult to pause and assess your current mental state. While self-care has been a trend on social media for some time now, the growing visibility of Black women therapists is providing a more culturally relevant perspective to the conversation. They have been especially important when it comes to advocacy for improving Black women’s mental health. Women are twice as likely to experience depression, but Black women are only half as likely to seek treatment than their white counterparts. This may be in part due to mental health stigma in the Black community and lack of access to quality care. Here are 5 pieces of encouragement from Black women mental health professionals on why mental health and wellness should be a priority in your everyday life. You are more than your mental health “Your joy is equally as...