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At Silence the Shame, we believe that strong communication and emotional expression are the cornerstones of mental well-being. For Black youth and families, navigating emotions can be particularly challenging due to societal pressures, generational trauma, and limited access to culturally competent mental health resources. That’s why we created the Creating Resilience Flash Cards—a simple yet powerful tool designed to help families strengthen their bonds through meaningful conversations.
Residents, advocates and policy experts are fighting daily to bring equity to underserved communities. This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, the national suicide and crisis lifeline in the United States is available by calling or texting 988 or 1-800-273-8255. There is also an online chat at 988lifeline.org.
An Atlanta based nonprofit is marking its 8th annual National Silence the Shame Day today, continuing its mission to educate communities about mental wellness and break the stigma surrounding mental health care.
Driving the news: Atlanta's partnership with Silence the Shame educates people about mental health issues, shares resources they can use to access help, and highlights disparities in care across the city.
Silence the Shame, a community voice in mental health advocacy, is proud to announce an innovative partnership with the largest vendor of computer software in the world, Microsoft, to develop and launch a revolutionary mobile app dedicated to mental health awareness, education, and support. This meaningful collaboration and commitment will deliver technology that provides mental health resources, accessible in a personalized way, to individuals and groups facing mental health challenges, available on National Silence the Shame Day, May 5th during Mental Health Awareness Month.
Silence the Shame, a national nonprofit that promotes mental health and well-being is proud to support September as Suicide Prevention Month. This important initiative aims to raise awareness about suicide prevention, reduce mental health stigma, and provide resources to those in need.
The Same House today announced three new Beneficiaries that focus on mental health – CHRIS180, Hillside Atlanta and Silence the Shame – for its Beloved Benefit event featuring legendary entertainer, John Legend, August 24, 2023, at the Georgia World Congress Center.
Les Twins, the world-renowned professional dancers and winners of World of Dance, have joined hands with the Kids Write Network (KWN) to shine a light on children's mental health through the transformative power of art and movement. KWN and Les Twins are excited to announce the launch of the U.S. leg of the RISE for Mental Health Tour in Atlanta, Georgia, as part of their mission to empower young minds and eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health.
July has long been recognized as a significant month to acknowledge and explore the critical issues surrounding mental health challenges and substance use disorders within Black and marginalized racial groups. As part of their commitment to Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, Silence the Shame, a prominent mental health advocacy organization, will...
About Silence the Shame
Silence the Shame, Inc. is a national mental health education and awareness non-profit organization dedicated to eliminating mental health stigma and reducing health disparities and suicide rates among black youth, adults, and other marginalized populations. We exist to empower and educate communities on mental health and wellness. We work to redefine mental health beyond illnesses and how we care for ourselves. We envision mental health equity and access for all.
National non-profit organization Silence the Shame (STS) founded by music industry veteran and philanthropist Shanti Das has partnered with the state of Georgia to designate today (May 1) as Black Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day in Georgia. Read more details inside.
– Silence the Shame (STS) is teaming up with the Atlanta Braves Foundation, Healthcare Georgia
Foundation, and the Free your Feels Campaign to offer mental health programming for Georgia's Youth &
Families
Dr. Meghan Miller, a psychologist with Allina Health, has advice on how to manage your mental health amid the pandemic's isolation and stress.
Stanford psychiatrist and an attorney from the National Center for Youth Law call attention to the potential mental health impacts on youth from the COVID-19 pandemic and trauma surrounding racial injustice in America
COVID-19 and social unrest impacting American employees
Recommendations to be released to help campuses better support student-athletes of color
The CDC says suicidal thoughts—along with substance abuse, and anxiety and depression—have surged due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
How to help children's mental health during COVID: A TODAY All Day town hall
In this edition of School Days, Dr. Adrienne explains how mental health plays a huge role in children and parents as they usher themselves back in the school year during the COVID-19 pandemic.
They’re carrying their own stuff too.
Even before the pandemic, teens and women struggled with their mental health. While it is getting worse, experts say there is hope.
The Grio features Shanti Das and speaks more about her mission in the mental health field.
Record exec Shanti Das’ non-profit, ‘Silence the Shame‘ partners with Jermaine Dupri, Kwamé, DJ Trauma and more to Raise Awareness about Mental Health.
Atlanta's Hip-Hop princess hits up her celebrity friends to raise mental health and illness awareness, but what exactly does that mean and how can everyday Hip-Hop fans be allies in the fight to normalize the phenomenon?
Billboard features Shanti Das and her mission to Silence the Shame.
Mental, Physical & Spiritual Health Resources Every Black Woman should know about. Essence names Silence the Shame as a mental health resource.
