In the Black community, there is a trend of overlooking, minimizing, and ignoring mental health and the importance of addressing it. A lot of the perceptions about mental health in my life appeared to be generational and rooted in mistaken resilience and not wanting to look crazy or unfit. Fear and uncertainty from both internal and external influences have prevented a lot of healing from happening. However, there are so many of us ready and willing to heal despite the discomfort we will face along the way. I am no therapist, but I am a huge advocate for self-care starting from the inside out. Below are the top three things that helped me nurture my mind, address my depression and anxiety, and show up for myself and those around me.
