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Suggested Viewing
We’re Breaking the Silence: Navigating the Mental Health Crisis Among Black Youth
SonRise was featured in a powerful and eye-opening episode, esteemed journalist Ed Gordon, host of BET’s powerful service "America in Black," delving into the urgent mental health crisis affecting Black youth.
SonRise hosted a live broadcast featuring an insightful conversation with the renowned Tabitha Brown, focusing on the emotional well-being of our children. The discussion aimed to support and guide parents in nurturing their children's mental health.
I’m Good Bro: Unmasking Black Male Depression
Brought to you by filmmakers Corbin Coleman and Charles Crouch, 4 Visuals Group, this documentary follows the journey of individuals with firsthand experience dealing with depression from the perspective of those who have personally dealt with or who have been diagnosed with the disease.
Don't Suffer From Your Depression in Silence
Having feelings isn't a sign of weakness -- they mean we're human, says producer and activist Nikki Webber Allen. In this important talk about mental health, she speaks openly about her struggle -- and why communities of color must undo the stigma that misreads depression as a weakness and keeps sufferers from getting help.
Suggested Reading
Organizations
NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION HOTLINE
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a United States-based suicide prevention network of over 160 crisis centers that provides 24/7 service via a toll-free hotline with the number 1-800-273-8255.
NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS
NAMI is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.
MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA
Mental Health America is the nation’s leading community-based nonprofit dedicated to addressing the needs of those living with mental illness and to promoting the overall mental health of all Americans.
http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net
ACTIVE MINDS
Active Minds is the leading nonprofit organization that empowers students to speak openly about mental health in order to educate others and encourage help-seeking. We are changing the culture on campuses and in the community by providing information, leadership opportunities and advocacy training to the next generation.
TEEN HEALTH & WELLNESS
Teen Health & Wellness provides middle and high school students with nonjudgmental, straightforward, curricular and self-help support, aligned to state, national, and provincial standards. Topics include diseases, drugs and alcohol, nutrition, mental health, suicide and bullying, green living, LGBTQ issues, and more.
http://www.teenhealthandwellness.com
REACH OUT
ReachOut USA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that meets youth where they are to deliver peer support and mental health information in a safe and supportive online space.
TEEN CENTRAL
Teen Central is a safe, free and totally anonymous site that offers help when you need it most. If you have a problem, question, difficult situation or just want to vent, write your “story” and there will be an answer waiting for you within 24-hours.
