By Asia Nail The Truth Reporter Bernadette Joy Graham’s life is a testament to the power of perseverance and purpose. As a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC), she has dedicated her career to helping others navigate grief and mental health challenges, drawing from her own deeply personal experiences. Whether through her private practice, her work […]
A Mental Health Moment By Bernadette Joy Graham, MA, LPCC The Truth Contributor On a quiet Saturday morning, Brian tied his sneakers and stepped outside his apartment. Life had been heavy lately—school stress, family responsibilities, and the constant feeling of needing to be strong for everyone else. His doctor and counselor had both suggested exercise, […]
A Mental Health Moment By Bernadette Joy Graham, MA, LPCC Licensed Clinical Mental Health Therapist As 2025 draws to a close, many of us in the Black community are carrying both pride and exhaustion. We have weathered a year of continued economic pressures, widening health disparities, community violence, political tension, and the ever-present demand to […]
A Mental Health Moment By Bernadette Joy Graham, MA, LPCC Licensed Clinical Mental Health Therapist When I raised my right hand and swore to serve my country, I knew I was stepping into a world that would challenge me physically, mentally and emotionally. What I didn’t know was how deeply those challenges would linger long […]
A Mental Health Moment By Bernadette Joy Graham, MA, LPCC, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Therapist The Truth Contributor Leadership often looks powerful, polished, and purposeful. But behind the scenes, many African American leaders—whether seasoned professionals or emerging young voices—are quietly battling mental health struggles that rarely make the headlines. For Black adults, stepping into leadership […]
A Mental Health Moment By Bernadette Joy Graham, MA, LPCC, LLC The Truth Contributor September marks Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a time to reflect on the serious issue of mental health, raise awareness, and offer support to those struggling in silence. Within Black communities, this topic is especially important, as we face unique challenges that […]
A Mental Health Moment By Bernadette Joy Graham, MA, LPCC, LLC The Truth Contributor — a time dedicated to spotlighting the mental health challenges uniquely affecting the Black community. As a licensed clinical mental health therapist, I witness firsthand how deeply systemic inequities, generational trauma, and social pressures impact the emotional well-being of Black individuals […]
A Mental Health Moment By Bernadette Joy Graham, MA, LPCC, LLC The Truth Contributor To begin to understand dysfunction, let’s look at a few examples of what that means for families. Dysfunction for families can come in various forms and, once started, those forms morph into other issues that affect each family member and each […]
A Mental Health Moment By Bernadette Joy Graham, MA, LPCC, LLC The Truth Contributor Mental Health Awareness Month (May) began in the United States in 1949. Its purpose is to provide an essential opportunity to highlight mental health issues, reduce stigma, and promote emotional well-being due to stress, anxiety, and depression that affect millions […]
A Mental Health Moment By Bernadette Joy Graham, MA, LPCC The Truth Contributor There is no surprise that many Black Americans choose not to seek mental health care. With challenges around the world people of all nations suffer with anxiety levels as none of us know what, how or when these challenges will turn to […]