Black Mental Health Matters Inc

Black Mental Health Matters Inc Black Mental Health Matters Inc creates, educates, reforms, and advocates for the rights and awareness of Mental Health for people of African descent.

Black Mental Health Matters is a Mental Health Advocacy organization focusing on mental well being of people of African descent in Africa and in the diaspora. BMHM runs a weekly show on United States of Africa to raise awareness on Mental Health and bring together all Black Mental Health Professionals to address the challenges people of African descent are facing when it comes to Mental Health

. We are providing a platform for professionals to do robust research into Black Mental Health and envisage establishing the largest network to come up with preventive approaches to mental health.

06/13/2026

Anxiety in High Performers

Join Dr. Deonté Carter and Lisa Carrington as they lead an insightful discussion on the hidden challenges of anxiety among high achievers, professionals, leaders, and changemakers.

Hosts
Dr. Deonté Carter – PhD, MEd, Former Stark Co. NAACP Chairperson of Military Veterans Affairs, BMHM Host
Lisa Carrignton – Health, Safety, Security & Wellbeing Lead
Featured Guests
Kurt Lamarr Jones – Educator & Actor
Tynisha George – LSW, MSW, MPH
Drue Edwards – ASW
Meaghan O'Gilvie – Founder, Water Lilly Consulting LLC
Anastacia Sams (She/Her) – M.A., LPC, LMFT

Together, they will explore how anxiety affects high performers, the pressure to succeed, strategies for maintaining mental wellness, and practical tools for achieving balance while pursuing excellence.

06/12/2026
06/12/2026


06/06/2026

Join us this Saturday on the Black Mental Health Matters Show as we explore a powerful and often overlooked conversation: Faith, Spirituality, and Black Mental Health.

We’ll be unpacking how spiritual beliefs, religious practices, and faith communities can support healing, resilience, and emotional wellbeing—while also discussing where stigma and silence can create barriers to care.

Tune in for an honest, reflective, and community-centered dialogue that connects mental health with lived experience and cultural identity.

Don’t miss it.

06/05/2026

Help normalize seeking help by sharing information about mental health support services, hotlines, and local organizations. https://buff.ly/DjkC8Ge

05/30/2026

Youth & Social Media Mental Health: A Timely Conversation

This Saturday, May 30th, on the Black Mental Health Matters Show, our host leads a vital discussion on how the digital environment directly impacts the mental well-being of young people. Together, we will examine the challenges of the online world and uncover practical pathways toward healthier digital habits.
Tune in this Saturday at 10:00 AM EST and be part of this necessary conversation.

05/23/2026

Join us this Saturday for an important conversation on Trauma Healing in Communities. Together, we’ll explore pathways to healing, resilience, and collective wellness in our communities. Don’t miss this empowering and impactful discussion.

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05/04/2024

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5900 Balcones Drive STE 100
Austin, TX
78731

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

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