In our first installment of the Elevating Conversations webinar series, AnitaB.org CEO and President Brenda Darden Wilkerson discusses the impacts of managing mental health during uncertain times with two industry experts: Ananya Cleetus, Founder of Anemone; Dr. Christina Villarreal, Advanced Certified Personal and Executive Coach; and Jaime-Alexis Fowler, Founder and Executive Director of Empower Work.
Watch the full recording below. Scroll down to see our list of resources to help you connect, learn, and find support during these difficult times.
| Resource | Link | Participant |
| QPR Gatekeeper Training (Suicide Prevention Training) | https://qprinstitute.com/individual-training | Molly Lee |
| Space developed to present mental health topics in a way that feels more accessible and relevant. | https://therapyforblackgirls.com/ | Lucia Hicks-Williams |
| Helpers is a free 6 week course which uses psychological theory and techniques to help people stay supported during the coronavirus pandemic and beyond. Using evidence-based approaches, like Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Behavioral Activation to help people become more in tune with their emotional wellbeing and what might help when things feel difficult | https://www.helpers.tools/ | Nicole Lin |
| Sexual Abuse and Sex Solutions (SASS) is here to help you rebuild your relationships and renew your commitment to a healthy sex life | https://www.sasstherapy.com/ | Lucia Hicks-Williams |
| Better understand yourself so that you can connect more deeply with others | https://www.bbxx.world/ | Lucia Hicks-Williams |
| Therapists of Color (TOC) Consultation Group and Support Community Encouraging therapists of color to have an active voice in the psychotherapy profession | http://www.therapistsofcolor.org/directory.html | Lucia Hicks-Williams |
| Psychology Today is a resource to locate a therapist. | https://www.psychologytoday.com/us | Susan Paul |
| National Database to find your ideal therapist of color and boost your wellness journey with content written by and for people of color. | innopsych.com | Susan Paul |
| For mediation and calming mind | https://www.headspace.com/ | Farheen Samad |
| A weekly podcast that discusses mental health and overall day to day life issues a new adult faces | https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-awkward-adult | Farheen Samad |
| App for sleep, anxiety and stress | https://insighttimer.com/ | Shreya Gokhe |
| Podcast in Spanish for self-care and to start your day in a good mood | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0rUXiMGm_GHN7Mb2v4HgPw | Josseline Perdomo |
| Mental health crisis mobile app (allows users to make customized crisis plans, access emergency resources, coping skills and a virtual grounding box) | http://www.anemoneapp.io/ | Ananya Cleetus |
| Waking Up with Sam Harris meditation guide | Waking Up with Sam Harris – Discover your mind. | Jessie Arora |
| Targeted events for students | https://community.anitab.org/event/college-students-use-your-digital-presence-to-network-and-grow-your-hireability-index | Natasha Green |
| App for Sleep, Meditation and Relaxation | Calm.com | Susan Paul |
| Mental Health America provide mental health resources, surveys and also mental health first aid training | www.mhanational.org | Susan Paul |
| 7 cups free meditation app | https://www.7cups.com/ | Jaime-Alexis Fowler |
| Stop, Breathe, Think free meditation app | https://www.stopbreathethink.com/meditations/ | Jaime-Alexis Fowler |
| Empower Work provides free, confidential support via SMS or web chat | https://www.empowerwork.org | Jaime-Alexis Fowler |
| Liberate Meditation is a Meditation + Wellness app created for people of color | https://liberatemeditation.com/ | Susan Paul |
| Join the AnitaB.org community | https://anitab-org.mobilize.io/registrations/groups/23218 | Natasha Green |
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