Self-Advocacy During Mental Health Treatment

Introduction

T-Kea and Jordan discuss the importance of speaking up when you have questions or concerns during the course of mental health treatment. Advocating for your needs is a great way to become an active participant in your recovery.

Spotlight

Chris Vaughn died by suicide in 2021 after struggling with PTSD. The following year, his mother, Deneen Vaughn, and brother, Cameron Vaughn, founded the Mind and Wellness Foundation in Chris’ honor. To learn more about Chris’ life and the foundation, visit https://www.mindandwellnessfoundation.org/.

Resource

The Black Women’s Mental Health Institute is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to building awareness of and support for the mental and holistic wellbeing of Black women and girls. BWMHI’s No More Martyrs Sisterhood Support Collective is an online community of support for Black women and girls managing mental health concerns. You can follow BWMHI on IG at @blackwomensmhi and @no_moremartyrs.

Community Changemaker

Hydeia Broadbent was a prominent HIV/AIDS activist who gained media attention for being a part of America’s “first generation of children born HIV positive.” Hydeia’s mission was to use her life “as a prevention tool for those who are HIV negative to make informed decisions to stay HIV negative, and also for those living with HIV/AIDS to find hope and inspiration to not allow HIV or AIDS to hold them back from living their best life”. Hydeia passed away on February 20, 2024 at the age of 39.

Moment of Inspiration

“We are no longer glamorizing being overly busy. We’re focusing on delegating, outsourcing, saying no, and organizing our current tasks. But we’re not chasing exhaustion this year.” - Kaya Nova

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Black & Suicidal: Peer Support Group

Date: Thursday, March 21, 2024

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Information shared on our platforms, including details about individuals lost to suicide, is sourced from loved ones, social media, and/or news. Efforts are made for accuracy and sensitivity, but data may be incomplete. If you're a family member seeking to add or correct information, email us at [email protected]. We honor families' wishes and promptly address concerns. We approach this topic with care and respect. Thank you for understanding. Sending love and light.