mental health awareness month

Back to Self: Danielle Belton on Bipolar Disorder, the Decade She Almost Didn't Survive, and Learning to Love Herself Out Loud

The veteran journalist and media executive opens up about a lost decade, four hospitalizations, and how writing (and one Harvard invite) pulled her back from the edge.
05/29/2026

How 'They' Built This: The Black Couple That Shook Up The Mental Health Industry

For Mental Health Awareness Month: Dr. Mamie Phipps Clark and Dr. Kenneth Bancroft Clark created a groundbreaking study to push psychology and the Supreme Court to confront the damage of segregation.
05/29/2026

The Silent Killer in Pro Sports: Why Dr. Rico Hall Is Reshaping Athlete Mental Health

The founder of The Crafted Athlete Performance Group reveals why breaking the mental health stigma in professional sports is a matter of life and death.
05/28/2026

Back to Self: Blair Imani On Postpartum Depression, Numbness, and Learning to Ask for Help

The activist and author opens up about how her mental health issues showed up as fog, fear, and self-doubt.
05/26/2026

Life Coaches vs. Therapists: Here’s How to Figure Out What You Need

May is 'Mental Health Awareness' month, and with the Cheyenne Bryant controversy fueling questions about credentials, we’re being urged to look past the label and ask what kind of help is for you.
05/22/2026

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