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