mental health awareness month

Why Dr. Raquel Martin Says Individual Therapy Isn’t the Only Path to Healing

In honor of Mental Health Awareness month, we spoke with Martin, who breaks down stigma, therapy access, and the pressures shaping Black men’s emotional lives.
05/15/2026

Turning A Son’s Legacy Into A Lifeline For Student-Athletes

Following the news that her son, Tamani Carter, passed away in May 2024, Julia Carter established the TC3 Memorial Foundation to provide mental health resources and support systems for student-athletes.
05/06/2026

These Black Therapists, Creators, and Organizations are Closing the Mental Health Gap

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and these voices and platforms are helping redefine our relationship with mental health.
05/01/2026

Mental Health Awareness Month: Shattering Myths as Black Suicide Rates Climb

Despite longstanding perceptions, suicide rates among Black Americans are rising sharply. High-profile cases highlight the issue, with mental health professionals emphasizing the importance of awareness and seeking help.
05/31/2024

Rediscovering Myself: The Continuing Journey of EMDR Therapy

Three months after her first EMDR session, New York Times bestselling author Bassey Ikpi shares her ongoing transformation and newfound understanding of her mental health.
05/23/2024

T-Pain Released New Single In Honor of Mental Health Awareness Month

"On This Hill” reflects on the importance of mental wellness and the Grammy Award-winning singer is giving away free therapy along with the new track.
05/20/2024

Mental Health Awareness Month: To Medicate or Not? Mental Health Experts Sound Off

The reluctance to take psychiatric meds isn’t unfounded, but is the resistance hurting us?
05/17/2024

BET Media Group Partners With Boris Lawrence Henderson Foundation for Mental Health Initiative

The “Can We Talk?” Symposium will be held in Washington, D.C., on May 30-31 to provide mental health resources and services to revitalize the mind, body, and soul.
05/15/2024

Unlocking Healing: My Intensive Journey with EMDR Therapy

For Mental Health Awareness Month, New York Times bestselling author Bassey Ikpi shares her experience with EMDR therapy, revealing how a single day of intensive treatment reshaped her understanding of trauma and healing.
05/15/2024