Peer support can make an impact in these types of crisis situations because you are talking to someone who just "gets it.”
I am a black woman in deep pain. Self-care for me is a full-time job.
When I experience these situations, I constantly find myself in a balancing act of checking in with myself to ensure that I perceive myself correctly and that I perceive my world correctly.
If you want to help improve mental health in your workplace, here are four ideas to consider.
Historically, seeking therapy in the Black community has been a taboo subject.
“I feel like I have more of a bond with the community now. I used to not care about it. I used to be like, ‘I can't wait to get out of here’ …and now I want to make it better so the next…