Recognized immediately following Black History Month—on the first
Monday in March—Black Mental Health Day “encourages conversations within Black communities about mental health, attempting to reduce stigma and highlight supportive pathways”.
First created in 2020, this day, and week, asks us to recognize the ongoing impact on mental health that results from experiences of anti-Black racism and to raise awareness of the specific mental health needs of Black communities. School Mental Health Ontario is only of the many organizations that focus on highlighting black student well being. Click on the following link for more information and resources.