The short answer is - it depends. Here are 3 things to consider when assessing whether therapy might be helpful. They include consistently experiencing negative thoughts and feelings on a regular basis that impact your daily functioning and difficulty coping with traumatic experiences or major life changes. Also included is when crisis intervention is most appropriate versus ongoing therapy.

For additional mental health resources please connect with the any of the following resources:

- Locate a therapist

- Therapy for Black Girls

- Therapy for Black Men

Additional Resources

- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline ⁠www.988lifeline.org⁠

- NJ Hopeline: 1-855-654-6735 or ⁠www.njhopeline.com⁠

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