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This toolkit from the American Psychological Association outlines ways that racialized caregivers and caregivers of racialized children can take care of themselves and model self-care for the children…
This 2015 piece outlines some tips for talking to children about trauma and public tragedies.
Sherri Williams’ 2017 piece in Self Magazine outlines the ways in which mental health in the Black community is compounded by experiences of racism and racial inequality.
This piece from Therapy for Black Girls outlines the ways in which Black women have been impacted by, and can heal from, experiences in foster care systems.
This 2020 video from BEAM outlines the ways that Black masculinities can be reimagined, and the ways it interlocks with mental health.
This 2018 article from Tayo Bero in Chatelaine describes growing up with mental illness as a Black person in Canada.
This post from Black Mental Health Canada outlines the difference between the blues and depression, and how to manage both.
A blog post from Heartspring Therapy about managing anxiety during difficult times.
Donna Alexander is a social worker who offers specialized services for Black youths dealing with addiction, mental illness, suicidal thinking and criminalization. Toronto Life spoke to her about…
A 2015 article by Ari Patel for HuffPost Canada that outlines the ways in which Black Canadians fight for mental health awareness.