Creative Conversation is doing special three-part series covering specific issues within the ongoing protests for racial equality. Every Thursday this month, we’ll be spotlighting the creatives and professionals using their backgrounds, skills, and platforms to push for lasting change.

The high anxieties surrounding all the political, social, and health-related unrest has pushed the conversation of mental health to the forefront—and the black community should be the most mindful.

From COVID-19 affecting black people at disproportionate rates to the current battle for substantive changes to the mechanisms of racism running the country, the black community continues to face elevated levels of stress which can cause significant and lasting damage to physical and mental health.

But Dr. Jess Clemons has some actionable advice to help you better manage your mental health. In this episode, she breaks down how to look for signs of mental distress, how black people can navigate the current social landscape in a healthy way, pro-tips for self-care, and more.