The AAKOMA Project

#BIPOC #GenZ (#Millennial + #GenX) ALL EVERYONE deserves authentic + unapologetic #optimalmentalhealth Founder: @dralfiee inquiries? [email protected]

[The AAKOMA Project @AAKOMAProject]

Join us TODAY & TOMORROW @ 7pm ET for the powerful LIVE event Revelations: Uncovering Truths about the Mental Health of Youth of Color 💜

We'll be sharing incredibly important information from our 2022 report, The State of Mental Health for Youth of Color! Don't miss this!

[CGTN America @cgtnamerica]

Is mental health the next global public health crisis? Interviews with @dralfiee of @aakomaproject , @FallonRGoodman of @GWUPsych & Ryane Nickens of@TheTraRonCenter this Sat., 3/9 at 5 PM ET @mikewaltercgtn #features #fullframecgtn https://t.co/VZYcbB3FEI

[Carolyn Rodriguez @CRodriguezMDPhD]

We advocate importance of increasing capacity to build culturally inclusive mental health access & to support, partner with, & elevate culturally responsive programs such as @AAKOMAProject @therapy4bgirls Black Girls Smile, Loveland Foundation @_beamorg to name a few. @dralfiee

[American Foundation for Suicide Prevention @afspnational]

The @aakomaproject + @dralfiee released their latest report "Representation Matters" focused on social media, young people of color, and #MentalHealth. With data from 3000 individuals, this groundbreaking report serves as a catalyst for change + progress. https://t.co/PbPi1DJHbF

[PR Newswire People & Culture @PRNMltCult]

In honor of Bebe Moore Campbell Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, @AAKOMAProject's new report explores the social media experiences and #mentalhealth of Youth of Color. https://t.co/l2kirnxXLj

[Born This Way Foundation @BTWFoundation]

🚨💖 @AAKOMAProject released their "Representation Matters" report on social media, Young People of Color, and Mental Health. This report catalyzes change in addressing Youth of Color's mental health needs. @dralfiee

Learn more: 👉 https://t.co/mJxuSM9zwj #MentalHealthAwareness

[Dr. Shanita Brown @DrSBrown]

It’s Wellness Wednesday! Grateful to chat with THE one and only @RealMichelleW! DV awareness is 365/24/7. 💜Y’all check it out! @CounselorEdECU @ECU_COE @AAKOMAProject @acalltomen @NBCCFoundation #dvawareness #survivor #warrior #mentalhealthawarenessmonth

[TheUpswingFund @TheUpswingFund]

Curious about the state of mental health for youth of color? @dralfiee, founder of @AAKOMAProject spearheaded the inaugural report which was released last year: https://t.co/uGJCbP4pVU

[The AAKOMA Project @AAKOMAProject]

Hi! Thank you for shouting us out Doctor!! We do not have a voucher program but we absolutely provide access to Free Therapy for people NEW to therapy between the ages of 12 and 30 and willing to do *virtual only* care. People can register here: https://t.co/ZZ0Kd5an8s

[Dr. Patrice N Douglas @patricendouglas]

Some organizations who offer vouchers/payment for therapy sessions for Black people.

@therapy4blkmen (men)
@blackmenheal (men)
@AAKOMAProject
@LovelandFnd (Women)
WA Therapy Fund (WA residents only)
@BLHFoundation

#MentalHealthAwarenessMonth

[Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman @RepBonnie]

We have an opportunity, right now, to tackle the mental health crisis head on and get a generation of young people the help they need

[The AAKOMA Project @AAKOMAProject]

We cannot contain ourselves!!! We had a whole CONGRESSWOMAN on our live event!!!! Y'all... we are just speechless and in awe of @repbonnie !!!! Stream it right here (start at 1:03 mark) https://t.co/pgMY7kRTOo
You Know She brought the 🔥🔥

[Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman @RepBonnie]

Last night, I spoke at the @AAKOMAProject Mental Health Month Event re: the growing crisis of Black youth suicide.

Today, on Mental Health Day of Action, I reintroduced my Pursuing Equity In Mental Health Act with Rep @gracenapolitano and @SenatorMenendez.

[The AAKOMA Project @AAKOMAProject]

Just in time for #PrideMonth!!!

[SchoolHouse Connection @SchoolHouseConn]

Black-Focused Mental Health
@AAKOMAProject, @BLHFoundation, Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective @_beamorg, Black Mental Health Alliance @bmhaofficial, https://t.co/rBQc5dEcTP, National Organization for People of Color Against Suicide (https://t.co/Rh3nFfB48C) [3/6]

[The AAKOMA Project @AAKOMAProject]

Missed out last night? Don't worry, we've got you covered! Join us tonight for day 2 of REVELATIONS and let's paint the web with glorious diversity and welcoming!

Head over to the @AAKOMAProject website now and be part of the conversation!

TONIGHT at 7pm EST/ 4pm PT

[Can’t Stop! Won’t Stop! @CSWSconsulting]

Join our Pres. & Co-Founder @gregorycendana, & many more for a one-of-a-kind event hosted by the @AAKOMAProject: 'Revelations: Uncovering Truths About The Mental Health of Youth of Color' on May 16th & 17th at 4pm PT/7pm ET. Visit https://t.co/tobHhc2ySh to sign up & learn more!

[The AAKOMA Project @AAKOMAProject]

He's also the creator of "The Black Mental Wellness Lounge" YouTube channel, where he discusses Black mental health and healing. Based in Baltimore, MD, Brandon is an AAKOMA Project subject matter expert. #mentalhealth #suicideprevention #youthofcolor

[The AAKOMA Project @AAKOMAProject]

📣 SPEAKER FEATURE 📣
Brandon J. Johnson, M.H.S., MCHES, is a mental health advocate and suicide prevention services expert. He'll be speaking at the "Revelations: Uncovering Truths about the Mental Health for Youth of Color" event on May 16th and 17th!

[The AAKOMA Project @AAKOMAProject]

Let's break the stigma around mental health in communities of color. Misconceptions like avoiding the discussion & the belief that therapy is not for PoC are common but harmful. Join us on 5/16th & 17th for Revelations, as we explore the state of mental health for Young PoC❤️💜💛

[The AAKOMA Project @AAKOMAProject]

Her work in creating healing spaces for Black people is inspiring. Join us on 5/16th & 17th to hear from her! 💜
#mentalhealth #youthofcolor #AAKOMAproject #suicideprevention #depressionstats

[The AAKOMA Project @AAKOMAProject]

Exciting news! Yasmine Jameelah, wellness founder, entrepreneur & social media strategist, will be speaking at Revelations: Uncovering Truths about the Mental Health of Youth of Color!