Alabama ranks 50th in access to mental health care, according to a 2022 Mental Health America study. Despite the stigmas surrounding mental health, Birmingham-based counselors and advocates are working to ensure underserved communities are receiving quality care. Black women mental health professionals in Birmingham hope to make positive changes by providing culturally competent care and resources.
Nadia Richardson, founder and CEO of the Black Women’s Mental Health Institute, a nonprofit dedicated to building support for Black women’s mental health and wellbeing, said she wants to move the needle for Alabama’s mental health.
The institute provides free counseling for all Alabamians, clinician training and community awareness for mental health equity, specifically for Black women, who, Richardson said, are too often overlooked and underserved in wellness spaces.
Read more at AL.com.
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