BET HEALTH - MENTAL HEALTH

Kalvin Bridgewater Says, Black Dads Need Community Too

Ahead of Father’s Day, the founder of Daddy Stroller Social Club opens up about mental health, marriage, and redefining Black fatherhood.
06/18/2026

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

It’s Been a Year Since Gucci Mane’s Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia Diagnosis

The ‘Lemonade’ rapper says therapy, medication, and Keyshia Ka’oir’s watchful eye have helped him stay grounded.
05/28/2026

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

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

EXCLUSIVE: New Research Explores Rising Suicide Rates Among Former NFL Players

Harvard researchers discuss an exclusive study showing a sharp increase in NFL suicides since 2011. The findings highlight the importance of managing treatable symptoms and health disparities among Black former players.
01/28/2026

Kai Cenat Stands 10 Toes Down on Speaking Out About Mental Health

After stepping away from streaming and facing mockery, the 24-year-old Twitch star pushed back on critics and vowed to speak honestly about burnout, anxiety, and self-doubt.
12/24/2025

Wale Breaks Down Viral Kai Cenat Moment and Why It Hit Harder Than People Realized

The DMV rapper reflects on his awkward BET Awards run-in during ‘Club Shay Shay,’ explaining how a brief exchange turned into a viral debate about respect, recognition, and generational divides in hip-hop.
12/19/2025

Sammie Breaks His Silence on His Mother’s Murder Case

The R&B singer tearfully described his mother’s battle with paranoia, her current mental-health hospitalization and the legal fallout after a 2023 Orlando shooting.
11/26/2025