Today we decided to touch on a topic that is often not spoken about ESPECIALLY in POC households. We candidly share our own experiences with having people in our lives who are dealing with mental illnesses as well as our personal experiences as well.
[[ TRIGGER WARNING: We do mention self harm and death by suicide starting at 32:30 - 37:00]]
LINKS
Why We Must Finally Pay Attention to Black Women’s Mental Health
http://www.forharriet.com/2014/12/why-we-must-finally-pay-attention-to.html#ixzz3zWULXRUa
Why We Must Talk About Black Men and Mental Health
http://www.bet.com/news/health/2013/08/21/commentary-why-we-need-to-talk-about-black-men-s-mental-health.html
Resources for people suffering from Mental Illness
Black Girls Smile Inc
Mental Health America
Center For Disease and Control
NAMI ( National Alliance on Mental Illness ) campaign “ I Am Stigma Free)