So proud of & happy for now Dr @SaadyeAli for having been awarded her PhD @UWEBristol. A fantastic emergency nurse, now an even stronger advocate for violence against women & girls + ethnic minority communities 💪🏿💪🏾💪🏽. Check out her work on FGM & @HubOnyx
https://t.co/pnVNoQ6g5E
Child Q was targeted and inappropriately strip-searched after being accused of smelling like marijuana. We focus on supporting the wellbeing of Black youth. Every child should be able to attend school without the fear of being harassed or discriminated against. #childQ
This Friday we’re discussing how to deal with stress and anxiety. Trying to meet deadlines and the build up to exams can be overwhelming. It’s important to organise your time to ensure you take care of your mental health. #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek
“I appreciate mental health services but do you genuinely appreciate me?”
Please sign the petition that calls for genuine and meaningful action to tackle racism in the mental health charity sector. We stand with @Antothenio ✊🏾
https://t.co/OeBS4MCVT2
Blog: 'Dealing with my mental health whilst being young and Black'
@RahmaDuale from @HubOnyx discusses the wearing impact of racism on young Black people - and how it creates barriers to getting the right #MentalHealth support: https://t.co/RhBhUKDLlR #BlackHistoryMonth2021
“…Black students not being motivated enough can lower their confidence... COVID-19 can an even big impact on their education” – Amira, ONYX Youth Advocate, discussing lower attainment levels for Black Youth #ONYXPowerofYouth
Participants are discussing what challenges young people can face when addressing racism and how far we have come since the Black Lives Matter Movement #ONYXPowerofYouth
Our next speaker @Antothenio speaks on his lived experience of mental ill-health and the importance of tackling mental health stigma within communities.