This training material is a comprehensive study guide focused on the critical intersection of mental health and the Black community.
It details the systemic factors that uniquely impact mental wellness, including racial trauma, intergenerational stress, and socioeconomic disparities. The guide also outlines major barriers to care (such as cultural stigma and mistrust) and provides an overview of how specific conditions (like depression and suicide in youth) manifest. Finally, it includes a vital list of mental health resources and hotlines, emphasizing culturally specific organizations, to facilitate access to affirming support.
The material is designed to promote cultural competence, reduce stigma, and empower individuals with knowledge about mental health challenges and healing resources within the Black community.