Nonprofit Organization Focuses On Black Women's Mental Health

The video discusses the stigma around mental health, particularly in black communities, and introduces Lauren Carson, founder of Black Girls Smile, a nonprofit supporting young black women's mental health. It highlights challenges like adultification and stricter school punishments. Statistics show mental illness is common, yet black communities often avoid treatment. The COVID-19 pandemic and racial equity movements have shifted conversations on mental health, emphasizing the need to address generational trauma and unhealthy coping skills for a fuller life.

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