The recent #tenyearchallenge had a lot of people posting old and new pictures-it was fun to see how some of us have stayed the same and others have changed dramatically. I, being an active participant in social media trends, quickly looked up some pictures to use. I decided early on I wanted to include my […]
Read more "“You’re Pretty, For A Dark Skinned Girl”"Finding myself on the other side of two mental breakdowns over the course of two consecutive years changed me. There’s pre breakdown Anika and post breakdown Anika. A close friend told me after my first hospitalization that there’s no way you’re the same after experiencing what you’ve experienced. She was right. I’m not the same-I […]
Read more "On The Other Side…"If I Could Do Anything: I would devote my life to supporting students of color whom are interested in pursuing higher education in the field of mental health. There is a great need for psychologists, social workers, and life coaches that look more like our ever changing society. I would also advocate for appropriate mental […]
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Read more "Millennial Psychotherapist Margena Carter Talks About the Stigma of Mental Illness for Mental Health Awareness Week — BLACK GIRLS ALLOWED"IS YOUR MENTAL HEALTH ACTING UP?! Millennial Psychotherapist Margena Carter Talks About the Stigma of Mental Illness for Mental Health Awareness Week October is a month that shines a light on mental health for Mental Health Awareness Week (October 7-13, 2018) and World Mental Health Day (October 10, 2018). 37 more words
