Black Mental Wellness, Corp.

CALL FOR SPEAKER APPLICATIONS: We are currently accepting speaker applications for the 5th Annual Black Mental Wellness Conference, Disrupting Spaces. This conference will challenge the status quo and highlight ground breaking efforts aimed at disrupting spaces related to mental health in the Black community. We are also excited to announce that for the first time, the conference will be held in person on November 8, 2024 in Silver Spring, Maryland!! We are currently seeking seeking speakers who are passionate about disrupting mental health myths, breaking the mental health stigma, and creating innovative and culturally-informed approaches in how we care for the Black community. For more information on speaker guidelines and to submit your proposal, check out, https://lnkd.in/efu5ygCX. All applications are due by July 12, 2024.

Brother to Brother was developed in collaboration with Black Mental Wellness trainees to amplify the voices of Black men. This initiative highlights the personal stories of Black men who have experienced mental health concerns and/or life stressors, and how they found a pathway to healing and triumph. Throughout the month of June we will share the vulnerable stories of Black men on our Black Mental Wellness platforms (Website, Social Media, Youtube), which will feature: -Panel discussion (June 17, 2024) -One-on-one conversations -Videos -Written statements On Monday, June 17, 2024, we are hosting a FREE virtual panel discussion at 8p/EST. This panel will feature Joyson Balisamore, Brennan Allan Steele, Kyle Toon, and Mark Tuggle as they discuss Black men and mental health, fatherhood, masculinity, suicide, therapy, healing, coping strategies, and so much more. You don't want to miss this conversation! Link to register, https://lnkd.in/eUDigNbN. #BlackMentalWellness #BrothertoBrother #MensHealthMonth

Join Black Mental Wellness on June 17, 2024 for a panel discussion about mental health, wellness, and Black men. This initiative was developed to amplify the voices of Black men and their range of experiences including how you have navigated mental health concerns, other life stressors, and how you found a pathway to healing and triumph.  This is a FREE event so please share with your networks.  

Black Mental Wellness Presents, Brother to Brother: My Story. This initiative was developed to amplify the voices of Black men and their range of experiences including how you have navigated mental health concerns, other life stressors, and found a pathway to healing and triumph. We are interested in hearing from Black men from various communities to learn how you turned your pain into purpose including learning about the strategies you found helpful to heal and find joy. We have a brief application, to help us learn a little more about you, which we will share with others to help inspire healing. Link for more information, https://buff.ly/3UxPUJo. #BlackMentalWellness #BrothertoBrother

Black Mental Wellness, Corp. is hosting Transcend Wellness Retreat. Make sure to attend it on May 18.

We are excited to announce that Black Mental Wellness, Corp. is hosting the Transcend Wellness Retreat on September 7, 2024, in Upper Marlboro, MD.    We know that navigating your career, life, family, activities, and stress can get overwhelming at times. We have curated a rejuvenating wellness experience to help you to self-reflect, elevate, and revive your inner peace. With the help of guest facilitators, our hope is that through attending this retreat, we will help Black women transcend to new heights in all areas of your life!    We do have a brief application process, which is designed to get to know you better to ensure that we are able to best meet your needs for attending our retreat.    For more information contact Dr. Jessica Henry at [email protected]

Last week Nicole Cammack, PhD and Dana Cunningham had the honor of serving as keynote and workshop speakers for the #AskMeWhoIAm Conference. This conference brings together youth ages 14-21, adult providers and parents, and centers the voices of youth in discussions around mental health, wellness, youth engagement, racial stress and more. We look forward to continuing to support this amazing event. #BlackMentalWellness

Join Nicole Cammack, PhD, Dana Cunningham, and Jessica Henry, PhD for the School Mental Health Virtual Learning Series, as they present, "Strategies for Discussing Race, Racial Discrimination, and Racial Trauma with Youth." Date: Mar 12, 2024 Time: 03:00 PM/EST Cost: FREE Registration: https://lnkd.in/ex5XRgH7

Are you feeling stressed? Need to unwind and relax? Then join Black Mental Wellness for Black Mental Wellness Day on February 24th! Black Mental Wellness Day will be a transformative and empowering virtual event dedicated to Black Mental Health and Wellness. In recognition of the unique mental health challenges faced by the Black community, this day has been curated as a day filled with engaging workshops and educational sessions aimed at promoting mental well-being and personal growth. This virtual event will feature yoga, journaling, meditation, and discussions about mental health in the Black community. Register today, https://lnkd.in/gxt4uvd5!

Join us on Thursday, February 22, 2024 at 6p for a panel discussion. We will discuss the Healing Racial Stress Workbook for Black Teens including strategies to help teens manage emotions in the face of race-based stress. If you are a parent of a teenager, work with teenagers, or have any connection to teenagers, this event is specifically designed for you. We will explore ways in which we can collaborate and support teenagers in resisting racism and thriving throughout their lives. Date: Thursday, February 22, 2024 Time: 6p Location: Politics and Prose, Wharf Location, Washington, DC For more information, https://lnkd.in/eRHvgCk6 . #BlackMentalWellness #HealingRacialStress