Where to Find Black Mental Health Therapists
Postpartum Mental Wellness (Baby blues/Postpartum Mood and Anxiety Concerns) BWBJ recognizes the mental, emotional, spiritual and social dimensions of pregnancy and childbirth. Addressing mental and emotional wellness and stress-reduction needs of Black birthing people is imperative. There are several links listed below for referrals to services supporting mental wellness.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/african-american
https://TherapyForBlackGirls.com
Postpartum Support and Crisis Hotlines
· Postpartum Support International
o PSI Helpline: 1-800-944-4773
o Note: The PSI HelpLine does not handle emergencies. People in crisis should call their local emergency number or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – Call 800-273-TALK (8255)
Mental Health Crisis Text Line – Text NAMI to 741-741
National Domestic Violence Hotline – Call 800-799-SAFE (7233)
National Sexual Assault Hotline – Call 800-656-HOPE (4673)
Maternal Health Podcasts/Social Media
● A podcast docuseries about having a baby while Black https://www.natalstories.com/listen
● All Topics on Maternal Mental Health www.MomandMind.com
● Focused on Perinatal Loss and Resilience https://sistersinloss.com
● General, Upbeat, Discussions about everything Black Mama related: https://demblackmamas.com
Online Resources for Birth Justice
● www.BlackWomenBirthingJustice.org
● https://blackmamasmatter.org
● https://birthrightsbar.org/resources/Documents/BirthRights.pdf
Stress Reduction (Audio) Resources
● Progressive Relaxation Meditation: https://youtu.be/utGa6rqzs3g
● Relaxation Apps: Liberate Meditation (for BIPOC) / Calm app / http://DoAsOne.org
● Song for stressful times: I Release · Beautiful Chorus https://youtu.be/qecQxS6hMu8
● Song to encourage a peaceful state: I AM Enough · Beautiful Chorus https://youtu.be/CuuJOp6jdmE
● Song to encourage you to be strong and self-determined: Let Me Be Brave · Beautiful Chorus https://youtu.be/eRz-QUNPSfU