Future Clinician: From Baltimore to Advocacy – Janiah's Path to Mental Health Leadership ft Janiah Fields

T-Kea and Jordan are joined by Janiah Fields, a senior psychology major and Africana Studies minor at McDaniel College, to discuss her work as a mental health advocate for Black youth, particularly around the issue of suicidality. Janiah provides insight on how to foster mental wellness within younger generations.

Spotlight
Siwe Monsanto, a young student, gifted dancer, writer and guitar player from NYC, died by suicide on June 29, 2011 at the age of 15.

Resource
The Black Mental Health Alliance works to develop, promote and sponsor trusted culturally-relevant educational forums, trainings and referral services that support the health and well-being of Black people and their communities.

Additional Resource
Dr. Rheeda Walker encourages us to take inventory of our psychological fortitude, a measure of how well an individual can cope with difficult situations. Dr. Walker rates this score from 0 to 10, with 0 representing a lack of desire to go on with life and 10 representing the highest level of resilience. Strive for a score of 7 or better. To learn more, check out her book titled The Unapologetic Guide To Black Mental Health.

Community Changemaker
Dr. Earl Turner, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist and a tenured associate professor in Los Angeles, CA, who founded Therapy for Black Kids (T4BK). T4BK was created to help parents deal with the challenges of racial injustice and foster resilience to promote healthy development.

Upcoming Events!
The 2024 Midwest Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Summit
Date: October 17-18, 2024
Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, OH
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Black & Suicidal Peer Support Group
Date: October 30, 2024
Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Location: Zoom
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