“ Walker has written a Black cultural tour de force a robust and revelatory declaration that ‘our very own culture can save us.
If you or someone you love needs help, this book will show you how to find it.
Packed with essential information and advice for navigating the system, this invaluable resource will help you recognize and understand mental health conditions, discover real tools for coping with symptoms, and learn to be your own advocate. In this much-needed guide, psychologist and professor Rheeda Walker offers an unflinching exploration of Black mental health, and provides a comprehensive road map to getting the care you need and deserve. So, how do you go about getting the best care possible for yourself or a loved one in a system steeped in racial bias? It’s time to heal our psychological distress, find community, and combat marginalization in order to thrive. Over the last several years, data has emerged indicating an alarming increase in the suicide rates for Black children and teenagers over the past generation. It’s time to take Black mental health seriously. The resolution was created in 2022 to bring attention to the growing risk factors and social determinants of health that worsens the mental health of Black children and teens ages 4-18.
In addition, the effects of under-education, poverty, and systemic racism have greatly impacted African Americans’ access to effective mental health treatment. We can’t deny it any longer: there is a Black mental health crisis in our world today. Annually, BMHA provides over 600 referrals to individuals seeking licensed culturally-competent clinicians for behavioral and mental health treatment. Navigate an Unequal System, Learn Tools for Emotional Wellness, and Get the Help You Deserveīy: Rheeda Walker, PhD Foreword by Na'im Akbar, PhD
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