Earlier this month, some of our Atlanta-based Black Excellence Network members participated in the Cause of E.F.F.E.C.T Fitness, Inc. and E.F.F.E.C.T Fitness Metropolitan 5k as race participants. The annual race is held each year on June 19th to commemorate the Juneteenth holiday, bring awareness to physical and mental health, and inspire our community to get active!
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Come join us as we engage in a conversation about unpacking the heaviness of racial stress and trauma and discuss how to thrive in your environments. This conversation is for Black professionals who holds any role in organizations. #stress #racialttrauma #professionaldevelopment #leadershipdevelopment #heartwork #community Register Here 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽 https://lnkd.in/g4FhM2q6
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Dr. danyelle beal will share her story of trauma to triumph as the conversation covers racial stress and trauma in the Black community. This space is curated for Black professionals as we discuss steps to thrive individually and collectively. You are welcome to join us. See you there!
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Like anybody else, when a person from a Black community is experiencing challenges with their mental health, they need to receive quality care as soon as the symptoms are recognized. It is also equally crucial that culturally informed and responsive professionals provide that care. Ideally, Black mental health professionals should lead those efforts because, while the experience of being Black in America varies tremendously, there are shared cultural factors that play a role in helping define mental health and supporting well-being, resiliency, and healing. We need to continue to advocate for more policies to break down the barriers rooted in racism and marginalization that hinder, for example, Black youth from pursuing careers as mental health providers at all levels. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gQKtA4aV
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Today, we commemorate Juneteenth, a significant milestone in the fight for freedom for Black Americans. As a behavioral health company, we acknowledge the unique historical, social, and systemic injustices that disproportionately impact Black mental health, including generational trauma, systemic racism, lack of access to healthcare, medical trauma, and mental health stigma. While we honor Juneteenth, we recognize that for many Black Americans, freedom is often delayed. Black people are disproportionately impacted by housing instability, incarceration, and poverty. These systemic issues have consequences: Black adults are 20% more likely to experience serious mental health problems, such as major depressive disorder or generalized anxiety disorder. (Source: Columbia University Department of Psychiatry) As mental health and addiction treatment providers, we aim to facilitate an environment that respects and affirms every client's individual history, cultural values, and lived experiences. All Points North is dedicated to increasing awareness, reducing stigma, and improving access to culturally competent care. Today, we celebrate Juneteenth and encourage you to uplift and amplify organizations that support mental health services in Black communities year-round, like The Loveland Foundation and BEAM (Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective). Both organizations have worked tirelessly to connect Black communities with essential mental health services from Black clinicians. Learn more at beam.community and thelovelandfoundation.org #Juneteenth #BlackMentalHealthMatters
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A Case for Black Self-Compassion: Black self-compassion is a radical and powerful way to counter the treatment of Black people in mainstream society. Black self-compassion helps us to heal trauma that we have endured and that our ancestors have endured. Black self-compassion is a way to take our power back and to treat ourselves with the compassion that we deserve. No one can control how compassionate we are to ourselves but us. In a world that is constantly trying to take away the power of Black folks, offering ourselves compassion is an important way that we can take our power back. Message me for a free pdf on practicing self-compassion in your everyday life. #blackhistorymonth #selfcompassion #unconditionallyworthy
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One of my greatest passions in the work I do is facilitating a series of Black healing circles, under the name "There Is More". Too often when addressing anti-Black racism, we focus so much more on educating and helping shift the systems and people causing oppression, that we forget to centre and create space for the Black bodies immensely impacted by anti-Black racism. This is why I created "There Is More". I am committed to help the Black community see their worth, live a full life outside of survival, experience joy and safety, reconnect to our true Black identities, heal and leave a legacy of healing. I always say "Even if racism no longer exist tomorrow, we will still be left with the residue from decades of racial trauma". Although, the fight must continue systemically, equally important is that we are well today and for generations to come. If you are a University of Toronto @uoft staff, student, or faculty member, gift yourself the opportunity to continue or begin your healing journey today. When: Tuesday Feb. 13 @11:30am Click the link tree to register today!! https://lnkd.in/gGXEahrY If you woul like to learn more about "There Is More" ,please do not hesitate to visit our website at www.agapelensct.com , or again, visit the link above. With Love & Purpose Simone #bhm #blackhealing #blackmentalhealth #blackjoy #blacktherapists #blackjoy #racialtrauma #intergenerationaltrauma
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Today, we celebrate Juneteenth, a day commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. It's a day of reflection and joy, and we hope you take the time to celebrate in a way that is meaningful to you. While we celebrate freedom, we acknowledge the ongoing fight for racial equity, including in mental health care. Among adults who report fair or poor mental health, White adults (50%) are more likely to say they received mental health services in the past three years compared with Black adults (39%). Black adults disproportionately report challenges with finding a provider who can understand their background and experiences. Together, we can improve the state of mental health care in the Black community. To learn more about how we can create an environment of inclusion for Black Americans seeking support, read our piece by counselor Diamond Thaxton, LMHC, “Creating a Community of Black Mental Health." https://lnkd.in/ehwcyyni
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As we celebrate Black History Month, it's crucial to shine a light on the specific mental health and substance abuse challenges facing the Black community. Historical and ongoing systemic inequalities have disproportionately impacted mental health access and outcomes for Black individuals. By fostering open conversations, advocating for equitable health services, and supporting community-led initiatives, we can begin to dismantle these barriers. Our commitment must extend beyond this month, integrating cultural competence and sensitivity into all aspects of mental health and substance abuse treatment. This includes investing in research that addresses the unique needs of the Black community, supporting Black professionals in the mental health field, and ensuring that services are accessible and relevant. Let's use this Black History Month as a starting point for ongoing action towards mental health equity. By working together—healthcare providers, organizations, and communities—we can create lasting change. Join us in this important conversation and effort to make mental health care inclusive and effective for everyone. ✊🏾💚 #BlackHistoryMonth #MentalHealthEquity #SubstanceAbuseAwareness #CulturalCompetence #CommunityHealing #InclusiveCare
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I have all intentions of going back into social media hibernation this week. Before I retreat into my Soft Saturday, I decided to share a few links to Black therapists so we can start the conversation around Black mental health to proactively take the steps toward healing when I return. I don't care how charmed your life may be; if you are Black in America, racism, sexism, and classism have touched some part of your life. Anti-Black is a real thing. Negrophobia is a real thing. Black male phobia is a real thing. Misogynoir is a real thing. Addressing narcissistic personality disorder, bipolar disorder, anxiety, insecurities, and fear in the Black community is a necessary step toward our collective and individual healing. I am exhausted from reading articles surrounding our mistreatment, murder, death, and suicide. A healthy body and mind are impenetrable when we have the tools to protect ourselves. I can give you a hundred vegan recipes to heal your body. I am not equipped to unravel centuries of abuse we have endured as Black people in America. I can guide you to your ancestors, and perhaps you will find peace at their altar, but we still need to address the mental fatigue in our day-to-day lives. Below are a few links to a directory of Black therapists you may want to explore (and share). I am not an advocate of Western medicine, especially not mind-altering drugs. I am, however, proactive about the need to unpack trauma with a professional who looks like me when the backpack I carry filled with emotions gets too heavy. I looked through my old copy of “For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow Is Enuf” by Ntozake Shange this morning. Although these poems were published in 1976, I believe they can still guide us toward healing today. Sisters, grab a copy if you don't have one. I woke up hurting for a Black woman I did not know. May the ancestors prepare a place for our sister, Dr. Antoinette Candia-Bailey. https://lnkd.in/gTC5gaPY https://lnkd.in/g-nVPbS8 https://lnkd.in/gr8rgceK
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How does a widespread lack of cultural understanding compound the grief of the Black community? Black Grief and Healing is an illuminating anthology of stories and poems which shows just why we need to talk about health inequality, trauma and loss. Discover more and pre-order your copy: https://lnkd.in/edZQPrV2
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Generational trauma caused by slavery has left a profound and enduring impact on Black communities, with effects that continue to reverberate through the generations. The horrors of slavery—systemic oppression, physical violence, forced separation of families, and the denial of basic human rights—have resulted in deep-seated psychological, emotional, and social wounds that have been passed down from one generation to the next. The trauma of slavery has contributed to the development of mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) within Black communities. Moreover, the ongoing systemic racism and discrimination that stem from slavery have led to economic disparities, limited educational opportunities, and unequal access to healthcare, further perpetuating the cycle of trauma. These intergenerational effects of slavery are evident in family dynamics, cultural practices, and community relationships. Addressing this generational trauma is crucial for healing and creating a more equitable society. It requires acknowledging the historical injustices of slavery, providing support for mental health and well-being, and working towards systemic change to dismantle the structures of racism and inequality that continue to impact Black lives today.
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