Depressed While Black is a nonprofit that supports Black mental health by providing essential supplies and beauty kits to psychiatric patients. The organization donates items like shoes, slippers, and personal care products to hospitals, enhancing the dignity and well-being of patients. With a focus on Black-owned businesses, Depressed While Black also promotes cultural sensitivity and empowerment.
Depressed While Black aims to improve the hospital experience for Black individuals by providing necessary supplies and beauty kits. These kits include natural hair and body care products, sourced from Black-owned businesses, and are designed to boost self-esteem and dignity. The organization has donated to multiple hospitals and peer respite centers, making a significant impact on patient care.
Crisis Text Line provides free, confidential 24/7 support via text message. By texting HOME to 741741, individuals can connect with a trained volunteer Crisis Counselor who will help them move from a hot moment to a cool calm. The service is designed to support those dealing with mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts.
In this course, we will explore different aspects of good mental health as well as provide an overview of the major kinds of mental disorders, their causes, treatments and how to seek help and support.The course will feature a large number of Australian experts in psychiatry, psychology and mental health research,and we will also hear from “lived experience experts”, people who have lived with mental illness, and share their personal stories of recovery.
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