How Therapy Made Me Better At My Job
(Original post on Refinery29 here) When I graduated with a master’s degree in cinema and TV studies, I was ready to start my journey as a...
BGS x Tech at SXSW
Black Girls Smile Gives Agency to Black Mental Health Through Tech Information and access to resources create the potential of find...
Mental Wellness Monday
Contributed through The Holistic Lioness. Original post here My name is Veronica Lombo. I am the daughter of two Filipino immigrants. ...
The 3 Things Minority Women Need NOW For Mental Health
Oped in partnership with Refinery 29 for July, Minority Mental Health Awareness Month I remember vividly the day I was diagnosed with...
Why I Will Not Apologize for Complaining
For the past year and a half, my life has quite literally been a series of unfortunate events. I have several effective methods for...
The Hidden Blessing in the "I Really Wish I Didn't Have to Do This" Stuff
Most of us have something in our lives that we really just can’t find a way to love, but these experiences can be blessings in disguise....
Embracing the Contradictions Within Us
Original Post can be found here When I was 11 years old, my family moved to a new house. I insisted to my mom, an exquisite interior...
Your SMILE Can Help Fight Mental Illness
Check out BGS Advisory Board Member, Kristina Denise's latest post featuring Black Girls Smile Inc. You can follow blogger Kristina...
BGS Founder Highlights Mental Illness Awareness Week
Not many people are aware that October 4th-10th is Mental Illness Awareness Week. And in all honesty this week meant very little to me...
Tackling the Stigma of Mental Health in the South Asian Community
“Young lady, you are not being rational. You don’t have cancer. Stop crying!” I was having a severe panic attack. It was 14th September...
