Join us TODAY & TOMORROW @ 7pm ET for the powerful LIVE event Revelations: Uncovering Truths about the Mental Health of Youth of Color 💜
We'll be sharing incredibly important information from our 2022 report, The State of Mental Health for Youth of Color! Don't miss this!
We advocate importance of increasing capacity to build culturally inclusive mental health access & to support, partner with, & elevate culturally responsive programs such as @AAKOMAProject@therapy4bgirls Black Girls Smile, Loveland Foundation @_beamorg to name a few. @dralfiee
The @aakomaproject @dralfiee released their latest report "Representation Matters" focused on social media, young people of color, and #MentalHealth. With data from 3000 individuals, this groundbreaking report serves as a catalyst for change progress. aakomaproject.org/somhyoc202…
In honor of Bebe Moore Campbell Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, @AAKOMAProject's new report explores the social media experiences and #mentalhealth of Youth of Color. fal.cn/3zLQ5
🚨💖 @AAKOMAProject released their "Representation Matters" report on social media, Young People of Color, and Mental Health. This report catalyzes change in addressing Youth of Color's mental health needs. @dralfiee
Learn more: 👉 aakomaproject.org/somhyoc202…#MentalHealthAwareness
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1. Image of two people using a ring light/filming a video with text overlayed which reads “REPRESENTATION MATTERS: Exploring Social Media Experiences and Mental Health Of Youth And Young Adults of Color” AAKOMA Project Logo
2. Image of three young people scrolling on a phone while the young person in the middle enjoys a coffee
3. Image of two young people laughing while scrolling on a phone
4. Image of a young person scrolling on a tablet
5. Image of 5 young people standing against a wall while using phones and laptops
6. Image of a young person scrolling on a phone while wearing headphones
7. Image of a young person scrolling on a phone with text that reads “Learn more at www.aakomaproject.org.”
Curious about the state of mental health for youth of color? @dralfiee, founder of @AAKOMAProject spearheaded the inaugural report which was released last year: theupswingfund.org/news-reso…
Hi! Thank you for shouting us out Doctor!! We do not have a voucher program but we absolutely provide access to Free Therapy for people NEW to therapy between the ages of 12 and 30 and willing to do *virtual only* care. People can register here: aakomaproject.org/programs/v…
We cannot contain ourselves!!! We had a whole CONGRESSWOMAN on our live event!!!! Y'all... we are just speechless and in awe of @repbonnie !!!! Stream it right here (start at 1:03 mark) aakomaproject.org/revelation…
You Know She brought the 🔥🔥
Last night, I spoke at the @AAKOMAProject Mental Health Month Event re: the growing crisis of Black youth suicide.
Today, on Mental Health Day of Action, I reintroduced my Pursuing Equity In Mental Health Act with Rep @gracenapolitano and @SenatorMenendez.
Missed out last night? Don't worry, we've got you covered! Join us tonight for day 2 of REVELATIONS and let's paint the web with glorious diversity and welcoming!
Head over to the @AAKOMAProject website now and be part of the conversation!
TONIGHT at 7pm EST/ 4pm PT
Join our Pres. & Co-Founder @gregorycendana, & many more for a one-of-a-kind event hosted by the @AAKOMAProject: 'Revelations: Uncovering Truths About The Mental Health of Youth of Color' on May 16th & 17th at 4pm PT/7pm ET. Visit aakomaproject.org to sign up & learn more!
📣 SPEAKER FEATURE 📣
Brandon J. Johnson, M.H.S., MCHES, is a mental health advocate and suicide prevention services expert. He'll be speaking at the "Revelations: Uncovering Truths about the Mental Health for Youth of Color" event on May 16th and 17th!
He's also the creator of "The Black Mental Wellness Lounge" YouTube channel, where he discusses Black mental health and healing. Based in Baltimore, MD, Brandon is an AAKOMA Project subject matter expert. #mentalhealth#suicideprevention#youthofcolor
Let's break the stigma around mental health in communities of color. Misconceptions like avoiding the discussion & the belief that therapy is not for PoC are common but harmful. Join us on 5/16th & 17th for Revelations, as we explore the state of mental health for Young PoC❤️💜💛
Exciting news! Yasmine Jameelah, wellness founder, entrepreneur & social media strategist, will be speaking at Revelations: Uncovering Truths about the Mental Health of Youth of Color!