Whole and Well 🧠

Explore this  collection of resources meant to nurture our mental health and wellness needs. The university works to disappear and exploit Black women intellectuals and I want us to survive the journey in one piece and in peace. 

*It's important to note that the design and intention of this thread, originally developed for the Our Sistren's Garden Discord, is not meant to operate in place of mental health professionals and/or services.

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"Bad Bitches Have Bad Days Too" - Megan Thee Stallion

➡️ Therapy for Black Girls

➡️ Therapy for Queer People of Color

➡️ Black Female Therapists - A directory of Black women therapists based in the US

➡️ National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network

➡️ This list, developed by Chase Brexton Healthcare, is based in Baltimore but also includes great nation-wide services for Trans and Gender Non-Conforming folks

➡️ Kimbritive - the unapologetic sexual wellness platform reimagining the health and wellbeing of Black women

➡️  The Okra Project - an amazing organization that specifically supports and empowers Black Transgender folks!

➡️ The Loveland Foundation, established by Rachel Cargle (who I love following on Instagram!)

➡️ The Institute for Muslim Mental Health

➡️ The Muslim Wellness Foundation, which was founded by a Black woman

➡️ The Blue Dove Foundation focuses on mental health and wellness for the Jewish community

➡️ Mental Health and Wellness resources developed through the Baha'i faith 

➡️ Black in Mental Health (@BlackinMH): a 3 part series developed by Black psychologist Dr. Broderick Sawyer for navigating anti-Black racial terror and trauma.

➡️ Megan Thee Stallion's "Bad Bitches Have Bad Days Too" directory of mental health resources

➡️ Black Girls Smile

➡️ Melanin & Mental Health - A hub to connect with culturally competent clinicians serving the mental health needs of Black & Latinx/Hispanic communities.

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