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The actress tells "People" how her  Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation is currently teaming up with Kate Spade New York for a new initiative because of their mutual "concern and care and passion for mental wellness". Her ability to recognize her mental health struggles has only made her stronger.

Taraji P. Henson speaks with "Essence" about her Foundation's new initiative, 'SHECare Wellness Pods'. The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation aims to create more accessible mental health resources for Black women and girls. This new initiative aims to reach over 25,000 Black women at HBCUs. 

Actress Taraji P. Henson visits "TODAY" to discuss her project that’s near and dear to her heart, The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation, which aims to improve access to mental health care at HBCUs. "We're giving hassle-free mental health resources to campuses."

Actress Taraji P. Henson is speaking out and getting candid about a cause close to her heart: mental health.

“Extra” spoke with Taraji about her own mental health and her TV return.

Taraji created her foundation to wipe out the stigma surrounding mental health in the Black community.

"Women's Wear Daily" highlights The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation and Kate Spade New York's partnership to bring wellness pods to HBCU campuses, serving more than 25,000 Black women nationwide. 

The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation and founder Taraji P. Henson partner with kate spade new york to spearhead a program providing mental health resources for women on HBCU campuses. 

On Tuesday, September 20, 2022, in tandem with the 77th United Nations General Assembly in New York City, kate spade new york hosted a series of panel discussions to highlight the critical role that mental health plays in the pursuit of sustainable women’s empowerment.

The Boris Lawrence Henson – a nonprofit organization founded by award-winning actress Taraji P. Henson – launched a public awareness campaign to address the mental health impact the education system places Black students ages 12-22.

Taraji P. Henson talks to "Variety" about her organization, The Boris L. Henson Foundation, named after her late father, who returned from the Vietnam War with mental health issues. For the Oscar-nominated actress, ending the stigma surrounding mental illness in the Black community is a deeply personal cause.

Oscar-nominated actress Taraji P. Henson speaks with "CNN" about a free service to help she is launching to help with the mental health impact of the pandemic on black communities.