Outside the Box

Mental health social justice advocacy.

Atlanta Behavioral Health Advocates

Why I Grieve

As a Black mother, I constantly ask, what will allow my children to be seen as the“Young, Gifted, and Black“ jewels they are and not as "threatening and uncooperative."

Modern-Day Public Lynchings?

"Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced." —James Baldwin

#MaskingForAFriend

In recent weeks wearing a mask has become a polarized and politicized issue. However, this simple act could save a life.

Fragile? It's All a Matter of Perspective

It takes a healthy dose of self-compassion to recognize we are all strong, resourceful, and meaningful contributors, even when we face physical limitations.

What Are We Really Fighting? COVID-19 Racism and Xenophobia

The COVID-19 pandemic is fueling fear that divides our communities. However, we can take active steps to combat COVID-19-associated racism and hate.

We Cannot Return to Business as Usual

Blacks comprise a high number of COVID-19 deaths. However, they also account for the majority of essential workers, the force sustaining all American systems—systems that fail them.

Running Through Mud in COVID-19

When COVID-19 hit, our clinic, in line with CDC recommendations, transitioned to tele-health. But how do you do a tele-health visit if you don’t have a telephone?

Bringing Home Baby

Accepting loss and leaning into the unknown when delivering during COVID-19.

This Is Our Fire, This Is Our Inferno

There is no shelter-in-place for healthcare workers, just as there is no shelter-in-place for fire personnel during fires. This is our fire; please don't pour gasoline on it.

All You Really Need to Know, You Learned in Kindergarten

Sometimes when we take a step back we are able to realize that simple acts, such as washing our hands, can help combat the most overwhelming problems.

Sounding the Alarm

Growing concerns rise as the coronavirus spreads like wildfire in jails and prisons across the nation.