BIPOC [Black, Indigenous, People of Color] Mental Health Support

I'm sharing the helpful resources put together my MGH Psychiatry Services here.  

Online Support Groups

• Therapy for Black Girls: Online space founded by Dr. Joy Bradford dedicated to encouraging the mental wellness of Black women and girls, including a free podcast aimed at making mental health topics accessible
• Talkspace Support Group: Free therapist-led support group for coping with racial trauma
• Sister Afya Online Sister Support Group: Support group for learning from other women and learning life skills to improve mental well-being ($10/session fee but can contact booking@sistaafya.com if fee is prohibitive)
• Ethel’s Club: Paid membership-based virtual community with classes, live events and wellness resources for promoting wellbeing in people of color 

Self-Guided Virtual Resources 
Apps and Materials

• The Safe Place: Free smartphone app focused on psychoeducation and self-care for minority mental health, geared towards the Black community
• Liberate: Free meditation app designed specifically for the BIPOC community and led by BIPOC teachers
• Racial Trauma Guide: Virtual guide on coping with racial stressors and being an ally, developed by the EMPOWER (Engaging Minorities in Prevention Outreach Wellness Education & Research) Lab
• Black Emotional and Mental Health (BEAM) Toolkit & Resources

Reads

• Experiences of Racism and Stress and Anxiety for Black Americans: A Mindfulness and Acceptance-Based Coping Approach (ADAA; Drs. Tahirah Abdullah & Jessica Graham-LoPresti): Article discusses link between experiences of racism and mental health, with a specific focus on anxiety; coping strategies that may be beneficial in the face of experiences of racism; and recognizing broader responsibilities outside individuals to reduce racism
• Resources for Asian and AAPI Students Experiencing COVID-19 Related Harassment (Harvard Department of East Asian Languages and Civilizations): Discusses coping strategies for responding to harassment, potential resources for assistance, and a list of culturally relevant mental health organizations

Other Resource Compilations 

• Mental Health Resources For and By People of Color
• Four Ways People of Color Can Foster Mental Health & Practice Restorative Healing
• Black Mental Health Matters
• 44 Mental Health Resources for Black People
• Black Advocacy, Resistance & Empowerment (BARE) Resources