HEALTH
Physical and mental health are essential aspects of our lives. These matters are exponentially vital for Black women and girls. Mental health experts and doctors constantly invalidate black girls. Our pain is not seen in the same light as our counterparts’, which has become detrimental to us and our health. We want to provide a space to discuss these issues and provide essential information for self-advocacy and action steps for Black girls in these uncomfortable positions. In addition, we want to use this space to discuss how mental health disproportionately affects Black women and girls and destigmatize topics of mental health in the Black community. In addition, we hope to put our viewers in direct contact with Black therapists and share information on how to take care of your mental health while existing in this world and navigating intersectional layers of oppression. We are here to uplift and support our Black girls and provide the necessary tools to ease the difficulties we face in these fields.
30 Day Self-Care Activities Calendar
Many of us have calendars to remember appointments, assignment deadlines, and a plethora of other tasks we deem productive. How often do we plan “tasks” where we give our minds and bodies a break? The Health committee for Just-Us knows how hard it is to set aside time for self-care, let alone different activities that spark your interest, so we did it for you. Our 30 Day Self-Care Calendar includes a different activity for each day of the month and can be re-used and re-mixed to fit personal interest. You can omit any activities you dislike, as well as include your own personal favorite(s). We all need time to relax… it’s vital to our health, so join the team for the next thirty days and get your self-care on.
How to Reduce Risks for CVD, Cancer, HIV, & Stress.
by Cymone Rice
Black women are disproportionately affected by most diseases in this country. This medical reality exists due to centuries of medical mistreatment and lack of access, fueled by racism, which continues to create lethal ramifications. However, not all hope is lost. Now more than ever, more information exists to reduce our risks for treatable diseases. Here is a list of tips to reduce your risks for disease most affecting Black girls and women.
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CVD
Here is a list of tips to reduce your risk for CVD (Cardiovascular Disease) which is one of the most diseases affecting Black girls and women today.
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CANCER
Here is a list of tips to reduce your risk for Breast Cancer which is one of the most diseases affecting Black girls and women today.
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HIV
Here is a list of tips to reduce your risk for HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) which is one of the most diseases affecting Black girls and women today.
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STRESS
Here is a list of tips to reduce your risk for Stress which is one of the most diseases affecting Black girls and women today.
The Health Care Stories
This section aims to shed light on a widely known topic, medical racism. Oftentimes, the existence of a biased system and practitioners remains acknowledged, but the pain of those victimized goes untold. Here, we give voice to those stories to inspire other people to see value in speaking up for themselves.
Black Girl Mental
Health Resources.
Mental health matters. And the mental health of Black girls matters, especially in this time of great change, it is now more important than ever to take stock of one’s mental wellness. This resource list was created with the intention to serve as a starter guide for Black Girls everywhere to gain access to vital resources. Please click below to find a mental health resource near you.
Black Girl
Meditation Series.
Meditation has numerous benefits, some of which being, mental clarity, and calmness. With this series, we wanted to create an opportunity for Black Girls to learn about the importance of meditation through practice, with an easy-to-follow guide for anyone. Click below to get started.