Breaking the Stigma: A 13-Year-Old’s Mission to Support Young Girls' Mental Health

In this heartfelt episode, we dive into the inspiring journey of Carissa and Mila, the dynamic mother-daughter duo behind Mental Health Boxes. 

At just 13 years old, Mila has turned her personal struggles with depression and anxiety into a powerful mission to support other Black girls facing similar challenges. 

Together with her mom Carissa, a public health professional, they discuss the importance of mental health awareness, the unique needs of young Black girls, and the impact of their free mental health boxes. 

These boxes are filled with carefully curated items like journals, fidget toys, and self-care tools designed to promote resilience, self-care, and open conversations about mental health. 

Tune in to hear their story, the challenges they’ve faced, and their vision for breaking the stigma surrounding mental health in the their community.

Takeaways:
The importance of addressing mental health among young Black girls and the unique challenges they face.
How Mila’s personal journey inspired the creation of Mental Health Boxes to support others.
The significance of peer support and accessible mental health resources.

About the Guests:
Mila is a 13-year-old founder of Mental Health Boxes, a nonprofit organization aimed at providing free mental health resources to Black girls. Driven by her own experiences with depression and anxiety, she creates these boxes to help others navigate their mental health journeys. Carissa, her mother, is a public health professional who supports Mila’s mission by advocating for better mental health resources and awareness.

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