Your Well-Being Is Worth It

Your Well-Being Is Worth It

Black women experience maternal mental health conditions, like postpartum depression and anxiety, at higher rates than white women, yet are less likely to receive care. Stigma, the expectation to be “strong,” and systemic barriers make it harder to seek help—but you are not meant to carry this alone.

This blog explores why Black mothers often suffer in silence, the impact of the Superwoman Schema, and how racial stress affects mental health. It also highlights powerful resources, including Soothe Your Nerves by Dr. Angela Neal-Barnett and The Black Woman’s Guide to Coping with Stress by Dr. Cheryl Woods Giscombé, offering real strategies for healing.

Your well-being matters. Seeking support is not weakness—it’s power.