As suicide rates among Black men continue to rise, mental health advocates are urging a shift from silence to support—calling for culturally competent care, honest dialogue and systemic reform to save lives and restore hope.
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Posted inTechnology
How artificial intelligence could close gaps in mental health care for women and girls
Artificial intelligence (AI) could help close persistent gaps in mental health care for Black women and girls by improving access, affordability and cultural relevance. Experts say when designed with intention, AI tools can offer early intervention, personalized support and relief for overburdened care systems.
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Five innovative programs supporting students’ mental wellness
Nonprofit organizations such as The Jed Foundation, Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective, Black Girls Smile, AAKOMA Project, and The Trevor Project are providing resources and emotional support to young people in the United States to help them cope with anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues.
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Exclusive: Councilmember Robert White discusses racial barriers to social work in the District
The D.C. Council passed a bill called the Pathways to Behavioral Degrees Act, which provides free Master’s in Social Work programs to graduate students from the University of the District of Columbia (UDC), with the goal of increasing the number of social workers, counselors and mental health professionals within the District of Columbia.
Posted inReligion
The best of both worlds: Meet Bishop C. Guy Robinson, the Mental Health Theologian
By Marnita ColemanSpecial to the AFRO Bishop C. Guy Robinson, pastor of The Tabernacle of the Lord Church and Ministries in West Baltimore, is on a journey to normalize mental wellness from his pulpit. Known as a “mental health theologian,” he believes partnerships between pastors and mental health professionals in service to the African-American community […]