Bringing Hassle-Free Access to Mental Wellness Resources
One of the barriers to asking for and receiving support for the Black community is equitable access. Transportation, lack of insurance, time, and trust are a few reasons our community suffers in silence. Wellness pods will offer a viable solution for these challenges.
Self-Care Wellness Pods Provide Hassle-Free Access
our response to community need
Bridging the Gap
African Americans continue to experience disparities in mental health as it relates to access and quality of care, psychosocial stress, and the social determinants of health that lead to poor health and mental health outcomes. Addressing the disparities in mental health and wellness is the first step in overcoming barriers to Black mental health care and bridging the gap in mental health access. Boris L. Henson Foundation Wellness Pods and programs will be offered within communities that demonstrate a need for free mental health support nationwide.
Eradicating the Stigma
In the Black community, often people are more willing to engage in new experiences by word-of-mouth; a family member, friend, or someone they trust. Building a community of familiar advocates is one way to destigmatize mental health care.
Repurpose for Mental Health
We provide hassel-free access to mental health wellness resources by repurposing portable, recyclable, cost-efficient shipping containers for use as Boris L. Henson Foundation Self-Care Wellness Pods.
BY THE NUMBERS
Mental Health and U.S. College Students
Mental Health and U.S. College Students
Mental Health and U.S. College Students
According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), 64% of students drop out of college prematurely because of mental health problems.
50% of those who dropped out did NOT have access to mental health
services. Approximately 75% of mental health disorders appear by age 24.
Mental Health and Young Women
Mental Health and U.S. College Students
Mental Health and U.S. College Students
According to the CDC, between 2019-2021 the percentage of high school teens experiencing persistent feelings of hopelessness and sadness increased from 37%-42%, continuing a decade-long trend of declining mental health, and girls are faring worse than boys in almost all measures. Black girls experience disproportionate levels of gender-ba
According to the CDC, between 2019-2021 the percentage of high school teens experiencing persistent feelings of hopelessness and sadness increased from 37%-42%, continuing a decade-long trend of declining mental health, and girls are faring worse than boys in almost all measures. Black girls experience disproportionate levels of gender-based discipline in schools (e.g. suspensions, expulsions, being removed from class, etc.) and experience higher rates of sexual harassment.
Mental Health and the Black Community
Mental Health and U.S. College Students
Mental Health and the Black Community
Black clinicians make up only 4% of the mental health workforce, creating a significant lack of access to care and culturally sensitive providers to meet the growing need in this community. In 2018, 58% of Black/African American young adults (aged 18-25) and 50% of adults (26-49) with a serious mental illness did NOT receive treatment. Ap
Black clinicians make up only 4% of the mental health workforce, creating a significant lack of access to care and culturally sensitive providers to meet the growing need in this community. In 2018, 58% of Black/African American young adults (aged 18-25) and 50% of adults (26-49) with a serious mental illness did NOT receive treatment. Approximately 85% of Black mothers are primary, sole or co-breadwinners
Being responsible for the family finances is a heavy load to carry, and the impact is even greater for Black women. Approximately 85% of Black mothers are primary, sole or co-breadwinners.
The Center for American Progress
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Secondary, College Universities Institutions
Secondary, College Universities Institutions
Secondary, College Universities Institutions
44% of college students have depression or anxiety. Approximately 33% of students currently seeking mental health treatment on college campuses consider suicide. Nearly 1,100 U.S. college students commit suicide every year, and more than 24,000 have attempted suicide.
- The Mayo Clinic
Community Centers
Secondary, College Universities Institutions
Secondary, College Universities Institutions
Some estimates of major depression in older people living in the community range from less than 1% to about 5% but rise to 13.5% in those who require home healthcare and to 11.5% in older hospitalized patients.
- Center for Disease Control
Music Recording Studios
Secondary, College Universities Institutions
Music Recording Studios
73% of independent artists experience symptoms of mental illness, with anxiety and depression topping the list of symptoms. Those numbers rise amongst musicians aged 18-25, with 80% having experienced negative mental health effects stemming from their music careers.
- The Record Union
Entertainment
Salons/Barbershops
Music Recording Studios
Rates of suicide and suicidal thoughts, depression, anxiety, and substance abuse are significantly higher among entertainment professionals (Film/TV Production Studios) than the general population.
Sports
Salons/Barbershops
Salons/Barbershops
78% of racial and ethnic minority student athletes reported mental health needs, while only 11% of those athletes sought help. 35% of elite athletes experience eating disorders, burnout, depression, or anxiety.
- National Institutes of Health
Salons/Barbershops
Salons/Barbershops
Salons/Barbershops
43% of stylists reported feeling like their client's unofficial therapist, while 44% have a hard time separating themselves from work mentally even when they are not behind the chair.
- Booksy
Boris L. Henson Foundation Self-Care Wellness Pods
Together we can eradicate the stigma around mental health in the Black community.