Black and African American Mental Health: Listen to their stories

 Sharing your story of mental health struggle is a mixture of vulnerability and empowerment. It can also help fight stigma and provide connection. Check out these stories: 

Realizing My Power, Charmagne, 2021 

Pandemic 2020- A New Onset, Kellene Diana, 2021 

The Pendulum of My Moods, Kayla Barrett, 2021 

Living with 2020 Vision, by Tiara Johnson, 2021 

My Experience as a Black Artist with Racial Trauma, by Amaranthia Sepia, 2020 

Easy (A)nxiety - Short Film, by Briana Stanley, 2019 

Letting the Music Speak, by Khing Ceaze, 2019 

Kennedy's Story, by Kennedy Campbell, 2019 

I Beat Anxiety and Depression, by Kellene Diana, 2019 

A Long Line of Depression and Anxiety: The Stigma Stops Here, Adina Young, 2018 


Source: Anxiety and Depression Association of America

Reflection Question: Where else can you find personal stories on mental health? Do you know of any resources in your community geared toward BIPOC mental health?