The Professional is Personal: Why I’m Fighting for Black Men’s Mental Health

"My professional life and my personal life collided in the worst way possible. While I was celebrating the progress of a client, my own brother was in the middle of a life-threatening crisis.

The hardest part wasn't just the fear—it was realizing that while I had the crisis management skills to help him, my family felt helpless. They didn't know the steps. They didn't know the protocols.

I’m telling this story to save the next brother, father, or son. Read the full story on the blog and sign up for my upcoming Mental Health Resource Workshop. #BlackMentalHealthMatters .