In celebration of May as mental health awareness month, host Caris Fox and guest Dr. Apryl Alexander discuss the importance of Black mental health and wellness. This episode emphasizes the necessity for culturally informed and trauma-informed care in protecting the hearts and minds of Black adults and youth. Dr. Apryl Alexander deconstructs popular myths around mental illness both inside and outside of the Black community. What are the equity and accessibility issues that prevent Black individuals from receiving proper mental health care? In what ways do systemic inequalities perpetuate harm and inaccessibility for those struggling? How do the entertainment industry and social media exploit and profit from Black pain? Listen to this episode for answers to these questions and more!