Mental health experts say the growing number of mass shootings across our nation is having a negative psychological impact on our children. Miana Bryant, founder of The Mental Health Elephant, joins American Voices to discuss the need for more mental health resources in schools.

Mental health activist Miana Bryant is the founder of the Mental Elephant. In this #GenChange episode, she explores the intersection between racial inequality & mental health, reflecting on how conversations around racism on social media can impact people’s mental health.

“You Are Not Alone,” NAMI’s first-ever book, is here to offer help. Written by Dr. Ken Duckworth with the expertise of a leading psychiatrist and the empathy of a family member affected by mental illness, this comprehensive guide includes stories from over 130 people (including us) who have been there and understand how challenging it can be to find the help you need when you need it.

On May 25, Washington Post Live hosted a discussion on Youth Mental Health with Sens. Bill Cassidy (R-La.), Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Miana Bryant, founder of The Mental Elephant, and Anna King, president of the National Parent Teacher Association. The discussion was planned in part due to a recent report from the U.S. Surgeon General that warned the mental health of our young has been impacted by the pandemic, and also a report from the National Institute of Mental Health that revealed self-harm and suicide rates are increasing in emergency rooms across the country.

Post-Pandemic Summer: Ensuring Mental Wellness for African American Teens

Article written by Miana Bryant, LMSW, LGSW, African American Wellness Project Advisory Board Member