Protecting the Black Family’s Mental Health | Cultural Identity, Youth Suicide Prevention & Faith

What role do you believe cultural identity plays in a child’s mental and emotional health?On this important episode of THE WELL TALKS, Beverly D. Allen sits down with Rev. Kalisha Smith, LCSW and founder of Wise Counsel Services, for a one-hour, in-depth conversation on protecting the mental health of Black children and families.Rev. Smith brings years of clinical experience in youth suicidality prevention, culturally competent therapy, and leadership training to help families, churches, and communities understand how cultural identity, faith, and emotional wellness are deeply connected.In this conversation, you’ll learn:• Why cultural identity is critical to a child’s mental and emotional stability• The warning signs of youth suicide every parent and leader must recognize• How generational trauma affects the Black family• Practical ways to protect children’s mental health at home and in the church• How faith and professional counseling work together in the healing processThis is a must-watch discussion for parents, pastors, counselors, and anyone who cares about the future of Black children and the strength of the Black family.#BlackMentalHealth #BlackFamily #YouthMentalHealth #CulturalIdentity #FaithAndMentalHealth #TheWellTalks