02/25/2026
Dear Friends
You are invited to Believe I'll Testify, Thursday, 2/26/26 6:30pm-7:45pm EST, a forum designed to dispel myths and negative connotations associated with mental health treatment. Join us as we demonstrate the thoughtful art of "Testimony." We believe everyone has a story to tell. Each session consists of an anointed guest speaker, who shares their struggles and triumphs with stress and anxiety. A short lesson is taught and time is set aside for everyone to share. We are delighted to have Dr Sherry Davis Molock as our guest speaker.
Dr. Sherry Davis Molock is a Professor in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at The George Washington University in Washington, DC. Dr. Molock teaches undergraduate and doctoral courses in clinical psychology and researches the prevention of su***de and HIV in African American youth. Thirty years ago, she first discovered her calling was to help prevent su***de among Black people, as rates of su***de continued to rise among Black adolescents. Since then, she has been adamant that Black churches could lead the way on teen mental health and su***de prevention and has worked diligently to implement su***de prevention programs for Black youth in predominately Black churches.
In addition to her work in psychology, Dr. Molock is a founding pastor and Pastor Emeriti of the Beloved Community Church – United Church in Christ in Fort Washington, Maryland. Their ministry focuses on “family healing” which is designed to bring spiritual, physical, and emotional healing to the community. She joins program host Dr. Chris Meek on Next Steps Forward to discuss a reluctance in the Black community to acknowledge mental health problems, how her work continues to challenge misconceptions about Black people and su***de, how faith leaders can recognize mental health issues within their congregations and ensure their parishioners are comfortable speaking about them, and both the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for her HAVEN Connect Workshops.
Please use our newest permanent link to join the session on Thursday 2/26/26 6:30pm-7:45 pm EST https://bit.ly/BelieveTestify2
You are encouraged to invite family and friends.
See you soon.
Dr Rita