Minority Mental Health Awareness Month: Our Voices, Our Healing

Talk Black & Give Back by Jennifer Nickerson-Turner

Episode notes

Today, we're going to talk about why creating a space for our shared experiences is not just important--it's a revolutionary act of self-care. We'll explore how our virtual community support network is addressing the mental health crisis affecting our community and creating a safe space for us to thrive.

This is precisely why "Talk Black & Give Back" created our Virtual Community Support Network. We recognized that before anyone even gets to a clinic, they need a safe place to land. A place to talk, to listen, and to see themselves in others' stories. We wanted to create a first step--or for some, the only step they feel ready to take. A space that is ours, built by us, for us.

We believe that healing begins with connection. It begins when you share a struggle and someone else says, "Me too." That "me too" moment is powerfu ... 

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