Posts Tagged ‘mental health advocate’
Juneteenth: A Historic, Vital Celebration
Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. Now, it officially is a federally recognized holiday, observed every year on June 19th. This date is significant because in Galveston, Texas in 1865, General Gordan Granger of the Union Army read the following: “The people of Texas are…
Read MoreHonoring Black History Month and Mental Health
February brings the opportunity to celebrate Black History Month and examine, learn and revisit the missing and unacknowledged chapters in our history as a nation. Learn more about how to honor African-American contributions in the United States in order to create a mentally healthier world that recognizes overlooked communities and their stories. How to Honor…
Read MoreBlack Lives Matter, Social Identities and Leading in Times of Uncertainty
Black Lives Matter Once again, we have all been called to action to examine how we collectively and individually contribute to the systemic racism that has driven people into the streets to demand change. The murder of yet another black man, George Floyd, has ignited a long-smoldering wound, and every one of us has a…
Read MoreCan I Become an Advocate for Mental Health?
You have been through it all and have come out on the other side. Learn how to use your experiences with mental health to become an advocate.
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