Welcome to Day Seven of the "12 Days of Wellness" campaign!
In honor of California Black Women’s Health Project’s 30th anniversary, today we're reminding you, through this empowering campaign, to: "Good mental health is essential to your overall well-being." Share how you're participating in the campaign and your reflections on social media with the hashtag #12DaysofWellness or include your thoughts in the "12 Days of Wellness" Whatsapp Group Chat or the fundraising community page!
Today's Activities:
1. Join our Maternal & Reproductive Health Team for a Virtual Sister Circle
Join us today, Saturday, December 7th, for a Maternal Mental Health Sister Circle. This will be a supportive space for those with lived experience to share and connect with one another. Resources will be shared to support mental wellness. Register here.
Join us today, Saturday, December 7th, for a Maternal Mental Health Sister Circle. This will be a supportive space for those with lived experience to share and connect with one another. Resources will be shared to support mental wellness. Register here.
2. Discover "Your Daily Wellness Curated!"
Today, we’ve curated a special selection of media to help inspire and uplift you, all connected to today’s Commandment of Good Mental Health: "Good mental health is essential to your overall well-being." Take time to nourish your mind and soul with these handpicked books, movies, songs, podcasts and more. Here are some of today's recommendations:
Today, we’ve curated a special selection of media to help inspire and uplift you, all connected to today’s Commandment of Good Mental Health: "Good mental health is essential to your overall well-being." Take time to nourish your mind and soul with these handpicked books, movies, songs, podcasts and more. Here are some of today's recommendations:
- Book: "Rootless" by Krystle Zara Appiah
- Movie/TV Show: "For Colored Girls" (2010)
- Song: "Black Girl Magic" by Muni Long
- Podcast Episode: Tricia Hersey on Deprogramming from Grind Culture/ 318
3. Try a mind body workout:
Exercises for Mind Body Connection:
Exercises for Mind Body Connection:
4. Help Us Close the Gap: Donate to Address Health Disparities
Make a donation or start a fundraising team to help create lasting change and promote better health outcomes. Throughout the campaign, there will be exciting giveaways, exclusive offers and special opportunities for those who actively fundraise. Some of the items we'll be giving away include wellness kits, journals, Geffen Playhouse theater tickets and Bill Picket Rodeo tickets. Be sure to check out the campaign fundraising page for more details!
Make a donation or start a fundraising team to help create lasting change and promote better health outcomes. Throughout the campaign, there will be exciting giveaways, exclusive offers and special opportunities for those who actively fundraise. Some of the items we'll be giving away include wellness kits, journals, Geffen Playhouse theater tickets and Bill Picket Rodeo tickets. Be sure to check out the campaign fundraising page for more details!
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5. Take a Myth or Fact Quiz
Gauge your knowledge on the connection between mental and physical health with this quick Myth or Fact quiz.
Take the quiz here.
Instructions: Click the Arrow on that appears on the right side of the screen after answering questions to move forward.
Gauge your knowledge on the connection between mental and physical health with this quick Myth or Fact quiz.
Take the quiz here.
Instructions: Click the Arrow on that appears on the right side of the screen after answering questions to move forward.
6. Get Tickets to See Furlough's Paradise with Us!Join us on May 2nd to see Furlough's Paradise! Poetic and theatrical, Furlough’s Paradise explores family dreams of a utopia yet to be realized. As an additional way to support our work, choose "Benefit CABWHP" at checkout. 100% of proceeds from these tickets will be donated to our organization. Purchase your tickets here.
7. Check out the resources we've shared throughout the campaign!
Culturally Relevant Personal Finance Education for Black Women
This week, in partnership with Ed. Opal, a trailblazing organization founded by Khayla McCoy to close gender and racial wealth gaps, we hosted a transformative virtual workshop that brought the fourth commandment of mental health—"Know Your Limits; Set Healthy Boundaries"—to life. The workshop, "Balances & Boundaries," highlighted culturally relevant personal finance education tailored specifically for Black women. We thank the Ed. Opal team for providing our community with impactful resources, including this financial wellness workbook. If you’re interested in learning more about Ed. Opal visit their website.
Spiritual Alchemy Class Playback & Healing Resources
On day three of the "12 Days of Wellness" campaign, we partnered with Lalah Delia, author of Vibrate Higher Daily, to provide you with spiritual guidance and resources to "nurture and protect your spirit," our third commandment of good mental health. Our community can access this offering here. We thank Lalah for sharing these resources with our community. If you’re interested in more of Lalah’s work visit her website or connect with her on Instagram!
And more!
Culturally Relevant Personal Finance Education for Black Women
This week, in partnership with Ed. Opal, a trailblazing organization founded by Khayla McCoy to close gender and racial wealth gaps, we hosted a transformative virtual workshop that brought the fourth commandment of mental health—"Know Your Limits; Set Healthy Boundaries"—to life. The workshop, "Balances & Boundaries," highlighted culturally relevant personal finance education tailored specifically for Black women. We thank the Ed. Opal team for providing our community with impactful resources, including this financial wellness workbook. If you’re interested in learning more about Ed. Opal visit their website.
Spiritual Alchemy Class Playback & Healing Resources
On day three of the "12 Days of Wellness" campaign, we partnered with Lalah Delia, author of Vibrate Higher Daily, to provide you with spiritual guidance and resources to "nurture and protect your spirit," our third commandment of good mental health. Our community can access this offering here. We thank Lalah for sharing these resources with our community. If you’re interested in more of Lalah’s work visit her website or connect with her on Instagram!
And more!
8. Apply for our mental health advocacy training program!
As we continue to address systemic challenges like racism, sexism and limited access to mental health resources, the need for dedicated Black women who advocate for change is urgent. If this speaks to you, apply for the Sisters Mentally Mobilized - Advocate Training Program today! This program trains Black women to advocate for mental health in our community and create supportive and safe spaces for Black women. We’re currently accepting applications for the next SMM-ATP Los Angeles and Inland Empire cohorts. Apply today.
And join us for a virtual Sister Circle Session to learn more about the upcoming Los Angeles and Inland Empire SMM-ATP cohorts on Thursday, December 19th from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm. Register here.
As we continue to address systemic challenges like racism, sexism and limited access to mental health resources, the need for dedicated Black women who advocate for change is urgent. If this speaks to you, apply for the Sisters Mentally Mobilized - Advocate Training Program today! This program trains Black women to advocate for mental health in our community and create supportive and safe spaces for Black women. We’re currently accepting applications for the next SMM-ATP Los Angeles and Inland Empire cohorts. Apply today.
And join us for a virtual Sister Circle Session to learn more about the upcoming Los Angeles and Inland Empire SMM-ATP cohorts on Thursday, December 19th from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm. Register here.
9. Get ready for Day Eight of the "12 Days of Wellness" campaign!
The commandment that tomorrow's activities will be centered around is "Research & reach out to mental health resources."
The commandment that tomorrow's activities will be centered around is "Research & reach out to mental health resources."
Disclaimer: The mental health resources and services provided by California Black Women's Health Project are for informational purposes only. We encourage individuals to explore the options that best align with their needs. Please note that while we strive to recommend trusted professionals and organizations, these recommendations do not constitute an endorsement or guarantee of services. We strongly advise consulting with a licensed mental health professional to determine the most appropriate care for your individual circumstances. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, please seek immediate assistance from a qualified healthcare provider or contact a crisis helpline.
