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May is Mental Health Month, a meaningful reminder to check in on yourself and those you love. For many families in Ontario's Black and African diaspora communities, seeking mental health support comes with real cultural and systemic barriers. Regulated social workers and social service workers offer a trustworthy path forward. Understanding who regulates them, how accountability works, and how to verify credentials before reaching out can make all the difference.
May is Mental Health Month, which makes it a good time to do something many of us put off: check in honestly on how we're doing and think about whether the people around us are actually getting the support they need.
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Taking care of your mental health begins with making informed choices. Learn how Ontario’s regulated social workers and social service workers ensure safe, ethical and professional support.
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Taking the significant step of seeking support for your mental and emotional wellness is the greatest act of self-care you can give to yourself and to your loved ones. As the winter months approach, when shorter days and colder weather can weigh more heavily on our well-being, knowing where to turn for help becomes even more critical.
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World Mental Health Day invites reflection on the power of open conversations, healing, and community. For the Black community, breaking the silence around mental health is both liberation and survival.
Every October 10th, World Mental Health Day reminds us that there is no health without mental health. This year’s global theme—“Mental health in humanitarian emergencies”—underscores how crises, from displacement to discrimination, strain emotional well-being. For Toronto’s Black and Afro-Caribbean communities, the conversation hits closer to home. While trauma, racism, and generational stress persist, open dialogue about mental health remains a challenge. Too often, silence fills the space where support should be.
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Systematic reform of Canada’s educational institutions is needed as racial discrimination in schools impacts Black students’ well-being and stunts their potential.
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- Written by: Meres J. Weche
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Interview: Tracy Karuhogo is working to improve access to mental health support for Black youth in Canada. Through the Black Advisory Council and the Rise Up initiative, she focuses on reducing stigma and making services more inclusive.
Mental health awareness and accessibility remain crucial issues in Black communities, where stigma and systemic barriers often prevent young people from seeking the help they need. In an exclusive interview with AfroToronto.com, Tracy Karuhogo, a policy analyst, founder of the Black Girl Talk Collective, and Black Advisory Council for Kids Help Phone member, shares her insights on tackling these challenges. Through her advocacy, Tracy is working to ensure culturally relevant and accessible mental health resources for Black youth across Canada.
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Rocheny Alexandre is passionate about social work and mental health advocacy. In this interview, he shares his remarkable journey and his impactful work in Toronto's racialized communities.
Rocheny, born and raised in Haiti, brings with him a rich cultural heritage and a profound understanding of adapting to new environments. He joined us in Canada as a young teenager, facing the arduous task of integrating into the Canadian fabric while carving a path for his future. This transformative period laid the groundwork for his vocation in social work and counselling, leading him to pursue advanced degrees at the University of Ottawa and, ultimately, a career focused on mental health.
