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Crisis Text Line is Here to Save Black Mental Health

The free, 24/7 resource is making sure Black people get the immediate help they need in mental health emergencies

By

Amira Castilla

Published

February 24, 2023
Opinion

You Okay? Young Folks Are Saying No, Not Really

A mental health advocate sounds the alarm about the rising suicide rates and declining mental health of our young Black people.

By

Vanessa De Luca

Published

February 17, 2023
Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement

Congress Passes A Bill To Fund De-Escalation Training For Cops. Will It Make A Difference?

It will now go to President Biden's office desk for his signature.

By

Candace McDuffie

Published

December 15, 2022
Culture, Health, Mental Health

New Study Confirms Black Women’s Depression Often Goes Undiagnosed

Healthcare providers may miss symptoms of depression in Black women that often look different from other groups.

By

Angela Johnson

Published

December 14, 2022
Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement

Justice Department Investigating Cops’ Denial of Mental Health Services In Oklahoma

It's the second investigation launched by the Civil Rights Division this week

By

Keith Reed

Published

November 17, 2022
Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Police Brutality

Her Son Was Killed By Police During A Mental Health Crisis, So She Decided to Forge Another Path

Black families need somewhere other than police to turn-to when a loved one is in crisis, so this Black mother fought to create one.

By

Jessica Washington

Published

November 14, 2022
Culture, Health, Mental Health

Could “Warmlines” Be An Affordable Mental Health Resource For The Black Community?

The new suicide prevention hotline has been praised for its harm reduction abilities.

By

Vanessa De Luca

Published

November 12, 2022
Culture, Sports

The Clippers’ Paul George is Giving Away Three Million Dollars in Free Therapy

Black men, Paul George wants you to know that "it's okay to ask for a little help in certain situations."

By

Vanessa De Luca

Published

October 29, 2022
Culture, Health, Mental Health

Remains of Missing Georgia Teen Found Weeks After He Was Turned Away from Mental Facility

The teen sought mental help on his own after experiencing depression and suicidal thoughts.

By

Kalyn Womack

Published

October 25, 2022
Legal, News

Daniel Prude’s Family Has Reached a Multi-Million Dollar Settlement with City of Rochester

The city agreed to the settlement, however, they did not admit any fault in Prude’s killing. SMDH.

By

Kalyn Womack

Published

October 6, 2022