Ep. 228 Navigating Mental Health in the Black Community: No More Suffering in Silence with Candace Washington

Welcome to The SonRise Project! I'm Kelli Joy Richardson, and in today's episode, we're discussing Navigating Mental Health in the Black Community: No More Suffering in Silence Joining me is Candace Washington, Board Certified Licensed Social Worker, Psychotherapist, Suicide Survivor & Mom of two boys (one of whom is autistic). Follow her on Instagram: @candacewrites What You'll Learn: In this powerful episode, Candace explores the unique mental health challenges faced by Black individuals and the stigma that often prevents open conversation. She shares strategies for breaking the silence, prioritizing self-care, and creating supportive spaces for healing. Tune in for an eye-opening discussion on dismantling barriers and empowering the community to seek help, heal, and thrive. Join Our Community Support Call Don't miss our Sunday Motivational Support Call every Sunday at 9 AM EST! It's a safe space for parents and caregivers to share, support each other, and gain motivation for the week ahead. About The SonRise Project The SonRise Project is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to supporting parents and caregivers in helping their children and young adults challenged by mental health issues or addictions. We provide safe spaces to share and support each other with programs comprised of content area experts, therapists, and people with shared lived experiences. Connect with Us Website: www.thesonriseproject.org Instagram: The SonRise Project: @thesonriseproject Guest - Candace Washington Facebook: The SonRise Project #ExpertAdvice #MentalHealthSupport #ParentingJourney #CaregiverCommunity #SonRiseProject #OpenSession #SundaySupport #EmotionalStrength #MentalWellnessJourney #ParentalGuidance #FamilyCare #SelfCareSunday #CandaceWashington #KelliJoyRichardson Don’t Forget to Subscribe! If you found this episode insightful, please like, share, and subscribe to our channel. Hit the 🔔 notification bell to stay updated on our latest content.