Understanding and Promoting Black Mental Health

Understanding and Promoting Black Mental Health

Understanding and Promoting Black Mental Health By: Sharifa Charles, Professional Development Specialist & Nicole Milton, Training Manager Mental Health America of Greater Houston Racism has been embedded within American culture for centuries and in turn the U.S....
Someday I Will

Someday I Will

By: Sully Nguyen   My relationship with depression stems back to middle school. I daresay relationship as a man in my late twenties who has been managing this mental  illness for most of my life. To be frank, I do not believe I have overcome my depression since...
Black Mental Health Matters: Honoring Our Community

Black Mental Health Matters: Honoring Our Community

By: Nicole Milton, Training Manager, MHA of Greater Houston Mental health is a significant aspect of our overall well-being, and it is essential that we prioritize it. Unfortunately, the black community has faced numerous challenges in accessing mental health services...
Self-Care is the Best Care

Self-Care is the Best Care

By Nicole Milton, Training Manager, MHA of Greater Houston In 2008 the US House of Representatives named July National Minority Mental Health Month to promote Mental Health/Mental Illness Awareness and improve access to mental health services among minority...
BIPOC Mental Health

BIPOC Mental Health

July is BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) Mental Health Month which serves to bring awareness to the unique challenges that marginalized groups face when it comes to their mental health. BIPOC are often faced with years, even generations, of trauma and...