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Revelations: Uncovering Truths about the Mental Health of Youth …

WEBIn honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we were joined by friends and experts to celebrate the release of The AAKOMA Project’s full research report on the State of Mental Health of Youth and Young Adults of Color.

Actived: 8 days ago

URL: https://aakomaproject.org/revelations-uncovering-truths-about-the-mental-health-of-youth-of-color/

About Youth Mental Health

WEBAbout Youth Mental Health. What is mental health? According to the American Psychological Association (APA) Dictionary of Psychology, mental health is: a state of mind characterized by emotional well-being, good behavioral adjustment, relative freedom from anxiety and disabling symptoms, and a capacity to establish constructive relationships …

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AAKOMA Research Overview

WEBAAKOMA Research Overview. AAKOMA believes that to meet the mental health needs of Youth and Young Adults of Color, we need to operate at three levels – raising consciousness among individuals, providing accessible tools for ongoing management, and changing systems to receive youth and provide better care. In the area of research, The …

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Dr. Alfiee (Breland-Noble)

WEBDr. Alfiee M. Breland-Noble (known professionally as Dr. Alfiee) is a pioneering psychologist, scientist, author, founder of the mental health non-profit (The AAKOMA Project) and mental health correspondent.A seasoned expert, Dr. Alfiee focuses on all things mental health and mental health disparities/equity for intersectional People of …

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Mission & Vision

WEBOur Mission. At The AAKOMA Project, we build the consciousness of intersectional Youth and Young Adults of Color and their caregivers on the recognition and importance of mental health, empower Youth and Young Adults of Color and their families to seek help and manage mental health, and influence systems and services to receive and address the …

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2024 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention and Federal Action …

WEBThe AAKOMA Project's Subject Matter Expert Brandon Johnson co-led the development of the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention and Federal Action Plan. In partnership with the White House, SAMHSA, and the CDC, Brandon helped host the natiopnal rollout of the plan and The AAKOMA Project was in attendance at this invite only event.

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Dr. Jessica Jackson

WEBDr. Jessica Jackson, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist and a passionate advocate for research focused on racism and mental health equity. Using her expertise in clinical practice and mental health advocacy, she delivers culturally centered evidence-based treatments to adult clients with a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and adjustment

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What Is Intergenerational Trauma and How Can You Begin to Heal …

WEBHere is a non-exhaustive list of experiences that can lead to generational trauma, according to the APA: Systemic and cultural oppression. War. Genocide. Poverty. Slavery. Assault or abuse. For instance, a parent may be unable to offer emotional support if their child is sexually assaulted because they haven’t processed their own experience

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State of Mental Health for Youth and Young Adults of Color 2022

WEBAnxiety Disorders are mental health disorders characterized by feelings of worry, anxiety, or fear that are strong enough to interfere with one’s daily activities. Examples of anxiety disorders include panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Symptoms include stress that’s out of proportion to the

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