Guest Contributor: Dr. LaNail R. Plummer, CEO of Onyx Therapy Group & Author of The Essential Guide for Counseling Black Women Guest Contributor Dr. LaNail R. Plummer is a visionary mental health expert, educator, speaker, and author dedicated to redefining how minorities are seen, supported, and healed in clinical spaces. Her book, The Essential Guide for Counseling Black Women (Jan 2026, Norton & Co), is her first of three serving as both a professional resource for educat

Guest Contributor: Victoria Cruell, Multidisciplinary Visual Artist How can we encourage more people to seek mental health treatment? I think that there is a lot of stigma which surrounds mental healthcare, and breaking down this stigma is a necessary step to encourage more people to seek mental health treatment. Especially within America, where value is placed on independent growth and success, it is really hard to show personal vulnerability. I think that this is especiall

Guest Contributor: Andrea Mosley, Founder of The Soft Reset What does Black Mental Wellness mean to you? Black mental health wellness means creating spaces where Black women feel seen and heard, away from societal expectations. It could look like guiding someone through a “repair” audio session helping them release control, affirm their identity, and build emotional capacity. In InspireHer Chicago, it means mentoring teen girls to understand their emotional landscape, while p

Guest Contributor: Khadee Roberts, Founder of Lune & Line What does Black Mental Wellness mean to you? Black mental wellness means having the space, language, and permission to tend to our inner lives without shame, silence, or survival mode being the default. It’s the ability to acknowledge both our strength and our vulnerability, and to access tools that honor our lived experiences, histories, and realities. For me, it means creating room to process life honestly while stil

Guest Contributor: Trayonna Barnes, MSW, Licensed Mental Health Therapist, & CEO of Trayonna Barnes Books What does Black Mental Wellness mean to you? Black mental wellness means creating spaces for African American people to exist, think and heal and create freely to increase emotional well-being.   How do you promote change and well-being in the Black community? I promote change through policy (working with community politicians) and creating resources (my books) that chall

Guest Contributor: Joshua Nwosu, PhD Licensed Psychologist & Founder of PsychAndSounds What does Black Mental Wellness mean to you? I want to see Black people living holistic lives where our actions align with the values we espouse. Black mental wellness looks like thriving in self-esteem, managing and regulating emotions, community connectedness, clarity in purpose, with faith, intentionality, and optimism for the future.   How do you promote change and well-being in the Bla

Guest Contributor: Rayyan Noor ( Raymond Benton), LCMHCA, NCC Founder of A Ray of Light Therapy (ARLT) What does Black Mental Wellness mean to you? Black mental wellness is sacred reclamation. It means rediscovering the parts of ourselves that were silenced by trauma, colonization, and generational pain- and learning to breathe, feel, and believe again. It's not just about coping; it's about returning to our original brilliance. For me, wellness is when a Black soul remember

Guest Contributor: Stephanie Mitchell Hughes, Attorney & Assistant Director of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Franklin County affiliate   How do you promote change and well-being in the Black community? I am a peer. I promote change and well-being by telling my story about living with mental health conditions. I take advantage of training opportunities, teach, and share resources.   What are some upcoming events you are leading, that promote mental health and

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Guest Contributor: Joi James, MBA, Mental Health Advocate, Podcast host of "Look at the Evidence" & Founder of finding joi, LLC   What...

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Guest Contributor: Sade Beaulieu Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S), MHS, CRC, NCC & Founder of Overcome Counseling What...

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Guest Contributor: Berlina Washington Trauma-informed Wellness Coach, Speaker, Author, and the Founder of WithinHER What does Black...

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