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** Empowering Black Business Owners: Mental Health Support and Advocacy ** May is National Mental Health Awareness Month Black business owners face unique challenges that can contribute to mental health struggles. From financial strain to racial bias, these issues can take a toll on well-being. Here's how the African American Chamber of Commerce of PA, NJ & DE can help: • Support Groups: Connect Black business owners for peer support and community building. • Workshops and Training: Offer financial planning, and bias navigation workshops to help with stress management. • Mentorship Programs: Pair entrepreneurs with mentors for guidance and support. • Advocacy: Lobby for policies that address funding disparities and increase access to resources. By providing support, resources, and advocacy, we can create a positive environment for Black business ownership and better mental health outcomes. Join us in supporting Black-owned businesses and advocating for mental health awareness. Together, we can make a difference. #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #SupportBlackBusinesses #AACC #CommunitySupport #Advocacy #JoinUs #TakeAction 📷: Rashid Zakat , Grant BLVD

🖤 Black Mental Health Matters 🖤 July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, and it's time to shine a light on the unique mental health challenges faced by the Black community. At I-Nspire Community Coalition, we're dedicated to advocating for equitable services and a continuum of care for all. 🔹 Education and Awareness: Join us for workshops and webinars on mental health topics relevant to our community. Knowledge is power! 🔹 Partnerships: We're teaming up with local mental health professionals and organizations to offer resources and support. Stay tuned for more details! 🔹 Policy Advocacy: We need policies that provide better mental health care access and quality. Your voice matters—let's advocate for change together! 🔹 Support Groups: We are creating safe spaces for sharing and support. Connect with others who understand and care. 🔹 Resources: Check out our website for information packets, local resources, and hotlines. You are not alone.Together, we can make a difference. Let’s ensure everyone in our community has access to the mental health care they deserve. 💪🏾💚 #MinorityMentalHealthAwarenessMonth #BlackMentalHealthMatters #aspiretoinspire #EmpoweringCommunities #InspiringChange #inspirecommunitycoalition

Hmmm? - Why is National Minority Mental Health stricken through on this flyer? According to the organizer, Robert Lilly, he hopes to enlighten the world and help reverse the psychological concept that people of color are minorities, or small, in the world. Particularly since people of color make up the majority of the global population. He has reframed National Minority Mental Health Month into a new phraseology called Global Majority Mental Health Awareness Month. Robert Lilly is one of BMHC's patients who has publicly shared his experience with others, promoting the mission of the clinic. He is a BMHC supporter and a community activist with an amazing testimony of recovery after incarceration. He is a member of an organization called Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice (CSSJ). In recognition of the Global Majority Mental Health Awareness Month and as a member of CSSJ, Robert Lilly is organizing a recovery event in partnership with a group called Real Queens Fix Each Others Crowns. Black Men's Health Clinic will provide health resources at this event. The event will be centered on Mental Health, overcoming traumatic experiences with crime, and highlight the need to foster a community that values emotional intelligence. This interactive event will be held from 2 to 5 p.m., on Sunday, July 28th at the African American Cultural and Heritage Facility, located at 912 East 11th Street in Austin. There will be food and refreshments. Subscribe to our newsletter: https://lnkd.in/g_GFfMYu #GlobalMajorityMentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #BMHC #BlackMensHealth #CommunityHealing #CSSJ #OvercomingTrauma #MentalWellness #EmotionalIntelligence #SupportBlackHealth #CommunityEvent #RealQueensFixCrowns #AustinEvents #HealthResources #InteractiveEvent #CommunitySupport #StayInformed #SubscribeNow #JoinUs #MentalHealthMatters #RecoveryJourney

🖤 Honoring Juneteenth: Reflecting on Freedom and Mental Health 🖤 Today we celebrate Juneteenth, commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. As we honor this pivotal moment in history, let's also recognize the ongoing impact of racial trauma on mental health within Black communities. ✨ Why Mental Health Matters on Juneteenth: -Historical & Intergenerational Trauma: The legacy of systemic racism and unaddressed intergenerational trauma continues to impact mental well-being. -Cultural Stigma & Access to Care: Disparities in healthcare access and cultural stigma prevent many from receiving the necessary care and support. 🌟 Ways to Support Mental Health Today: 1. Foster Conversations and Promote Mental Health Resources: Create safe spaces for open dialogue about mental health, and encourage others to seek help from culturally informed therapists. 2. Support Organizations: Donate to organizations supporting the mental health needs of Black communities, such as The Loveland Foundation. 💚 Let's honor Juneteenth by advocating for mental health awareness and equity. Together, we can create a future where everyone can access the care they need. #Juneteenth #MentalHealthMatters #BlackHealth #CommunitySupport #HealingTogether

It's been a busy & impactful fall at SCI Social Capital Inc.! Read our latest news via the link below, including a recap of our program on youth mental health & social media. #mentalhealth #cultivatingconnections #socialmedia

🧡Day 16 of #16DaysofActivism As we wrap up the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, we want to express our gratitude to everyone who joined us in raising awareness and breaking the silence. 🤝 Together, we've learned, shared, and taken steps towards fostering a world free from violence. But our commitment doesn't end here. 🧡Let's continue to: 1️⃣ Amplify Voices: Lift the voices of survivors and advocates. Share their stories, listen without judgment, and let them know they are not alone. 2️⃣ Educate and Empower: Knowledge is power. Keep educating yourself and others about healthy relationships, consent, and the impact of gender-based violence on mental health. 3️⃣ Support Systems: Be a pillar of support for those who may be going through challenging times. Encourage open conversations about mental health and provide resources for seeking help. 4️⃣ Advocate for Change: Challenge harmful norms and stereotypes. Advocate for policies that protect individuals from gender-based violence and support mental health initiatives. Let's work together to break the cycle of silence and build a future where everyone can thrive. #BreakTheSilence #16DaysActivism #Ndinewe

Passionate about mental health equity? Hear from Kadra Abdinasir of Centre for Mental Health and be part of the solution 👇 Join us virtually on August 1st for a crucial session - Equity in Mind: Tackling Racism in Mental Health in Policy and Practice. Significant racial disparities in mental health have persisted for decades, affecting everything from the prevalence of conditions to the accessibility and quality of services. Despite well-documented evidence, progress remains slow. This session will delve into current developments and initiatives aimed at advancing racial justice in mental health under the new Labour government. 💡 Why Attend? - Get up-to-date information on racial inequalities in mental health and the impact of racism. - Understand the new government's pledges and priorities for mental health reform, including the Mental Health Act. - Discover powerful community-led actions like the Black Mental Health Manifesto and the Young Changemakers Programme. - Gain actionable steps and calls to action from the sector and communities. ➡️ Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the change. Register now for just £12 or join for free if you're a Member: https://lnkd.in/es5tGBm7 Let’s work together to ensure equity in mental health for all. 💙 #MentalHealth #RacialJustice #EquityInMentalHealth #Advocacy #CommunityLeadership #Labour #LabourGovernment

🚨 Urgent Call to Action: Addressing Domestic Violence and Mental Health 🚨 🙋♀️ Being a father and grandfather to 3 girls, this is incredibly important to me! 🙋🏽♂️ 💔 This year so far, 26 women have tragically lost their lives to domestic violence murders in Australia. These are not just numbers; they are mothers, daughters, friends, and community members. It’s a reminder of the urgent need for education and preventive measures in our communities. 🌟 I’m currently running a groundbreaking 8-week intensive program focused on Mental Health and Domestic Violence in primary and high schools. Developed based on my extensive knowledge in attachment disorders, mental health conditions, complex trauma, crisis intervention, and social media influence, this program aims to create significant positive change. 📚 The results so far have been positive. Participants will gain deep insights and practical tools to help STOP violence NOW! 🔊 Calling Schools, Workplaces, Sports Teams, and Community Groups! If you’re committed to making a difference and want this essential program in your organization, let’s connect! This is more than education; it’s about saving lives and building safer communities. 📩 Please reach out via eleva8mentoring.com.au to discuss how we can bring this vital program to your area. Together, we can fight against domestic violence and support mental health. #StopDomesticViolence #MentalHealthMatters #Eleva8Mentoring #EducationForChange #BreakTheCycle #CommunitySafety

Now More Than Ever is this year's theme for National Reconciliation Week and for Sorry Day this May 26th 2024 now more than ever we need research, policy and practice that pays attention to responding to policy harms and unsafe research practices. To support this, The ALIVE National Centre has launched its Phase 2 Consensus Statements Intermediary Horizons with the Pathways of Families and priorities outlined within. This reflects priorities shared by parents living with mental ill-health and carers, children and family members over 2023 in our Annual Priorities Survey and Public Co-Design as part of our National Co-Designed Roadmap for Mental Health Research Translation. You can read the Pathways of Families priorities and implementation actions here: https://lnkd.in/gXT4CC42 The 2024 Pocket Map shows the evolving priorities of people most impacted over the past three years. Blue icons show shared priorities with those identified previously and Green icons show the priorities from the 2024 Annual Symposium Casting the Net for What Matters and For Whom? A Call to Action to [re]form national mental health and well-being. Casting the Net for What Matters and For Whom is a call to researchers, policy makers and government and service providers for practice to implement RELATIONAL SYSTEMS, SAFE POLICY and HOLISTIC WELL-BEING by working to implement five foundations. Over this week, we will be sharing the Actions to the Call to support of National Sorry Day and National Reconciliation. Healing the ongoing impacts of the past and must centre the priorities of people most impacted. Victoria J Palmer (on Wurundjeri Country) Michelle Banfield Sandra Eades AO Phillip Orcher Hamish Lindop Tammy Potini Matthew Lewis Cath Kaylor-Hughes Jane Gunn Lisa Sweeney Antoni Caserta Lisa Brophy Catherine O'Donnell Catherine Brasier Tim Heffernan Tom Brideson YES Donna Stephens Deborah Howe Caroline Johnson Amanda Neil Jill Bennett Tara Dimopoulos-Bick Caroline Tjung Dana Jazayeri Ken Knight #alwayswasalwayswillbe #bringingthemhomereport #Castingthenet #WhatMatterForWhom #livedexperienceresearch #mentalhealth #holisticwellbeing #researchtranslation

A 2019 #study found a significant #association between #viewing #traumatic #events #online and #symptoms and #depression and #PTSD. More #frequent viewing of #videos of traumatic #experiences was associated with higher #levels of PTSD #symptoms and #depressive symptoms. Girls experiences greater PTSD and depressive symptoms than boys. Latinx individuals reported greater depressive symptoms than non-Latinx #individuals. The study #authors conclude that viewing #police killings and other “distressing #news directed at #members of one's own racial-#ethnic #group or those who share the same #immigration #status, are related to poor #mental #health #outcomes.”