Dismantling the Stigma Associated with Black Womens Mental Health

Please join us for a free intergenerational discussion on Black Women Mental Health and more. Please visit Eventbrite for more info at https://bit.ly/notsuperwomen

During challenging times, the topic of mental health and wellness moves to the forefront of many people’s minds. However, this does not always mean that people who need mental health care will have access to it. In fact, some of the communities who are currently being hit hardest by events like the pandemic and the Black Lives Matter movement are statistically the least likely to receive quality mental health services.

Why it Matters?

The well-being of Black women across the globe is at stake. Black women participate in demanding labor while both experiencing and challenging oppressive systems. For Black Women there is often a silent struggle that goes unnoticed. It is veiled by an appearance of unwavering strength, endurance, and resilience. Black woman’s narrative shares an experience of wearing a mask, while keeping depressive episodes at bay.

Wearing a mask comes at a cost and may be detrimental to Black women. Due to our current world climate, Black women struggle with their health which makes the mental health and wellness of Black women a social issue — that spans across everyday experiences.
Dismantling the stigma associated with Black Womens mental health needs to be addressed. An action plan needs to be developed. Addressing this situation starts with a conversation and an action plan.

The YWCA of Northern NJ in partnership with the Junior League of Montclair - Newark is proud to present "I'm Not Your Super Women: Dismantling the Stigma Associated with Black Womens Mental Health".

Please join us for a free intergenerational discussion on Black Women Mental Health and more. Please visit Eventbrite for more info at https://bit.ly/notsuperwomen

About YWCA

YWCA Northern New Jersey is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. Our YWCA has been serving the community since 1920 with programs that improve lives, inspire change, and create opportunities. We provide safe, welcoming places for women, girls, and families to learn, share, and grow; support women and girls on their paths to educational, career, and financial success; and advocate for women’s rights and civil rights. We are one of the area’s largest provider of child care services, a recognized leader in health and wellness programs, and operator of healingSPACE, Bergen County’s only Sexual Violence Resource Center. Women, girls and families come to us for a variety of reasons. Our hope is that they leave with a renewed spirit, healthy relationships, new skills, and stronger lives.

About Junior League of Montclair-Newark (JLMN)

The Junior League of Montclair-Newark (JLMN), Inc. is a volunteer organization of women committed to Promoting Volunteerism, Developing the potential of women, and Improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Our purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. The Junior League welcomes all women who value our Mission. We are committed to inclusive environments of diverse individuals, organizations and communities.