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://www.ABPSI.org

https://TherapyForBlackGirls.com

 

Postpartum Support and Crisis Hotlines

·  Postpartum Support International

 https://www.postpartum.net

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

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   

●  https://birthmonopoly.com

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