Interview: Black Mental Health, Therapy and Black Families with Carlita Victoria of Darkness Rising
- Author
- Cynthia
- Published
- Thu 09 Jan 2020
- Episode Link
- None
**Trigger/Content Warning: This episode includes discussions around suicide and suicidal thoughts. I acknowledge that this content may be difficult. I also encourage you to care for your safety and well-being.**
What's in this episode?
This week, Carlita Victoria an NYC-based actress and creator of the non-profit Darkness Rising joins us to talk about mental health, black families and therapy.
In this episode we will talk about:
- Carlita's family history and how through that she learned to be open about her mental health struggles
- How learning to identify and be open about suicidal tendencies has reshaped Carlita's view of her life going forward
- How Darkness Rising came to be, how mental health and the entertainment industry plays a key role in the organization
For those in the NYC/NJ area, Darkness Rising is having a free Fitness day on January 12th!
Connect with Darkness Rising:
- Here's a link to the FREE Fitness Day: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/86913770427
- Darkness RISING: Live 3 is on Monday April 3rd.
- Website: Darknessrisingproject.org
- Twitter: @DarkRiseProject
- Facebook: @Darknessrisingproject
- IG: @Darknessrisingproject
- Youtube: Music & Mental Health Video Series
- Make a tax-deductible donation: Bit.ly/darknessrising
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