Research Guides: Race and Social Equity (RASE) Spring Forum 2022: Campus, Community, and Online Resources

Diverse Student Experiences

If you are a UNC Charlotte student who identifies as African American or Black, Latinx, and/or LGBTQ+, we want to hear from you. Please answer the following questions about your experience on UNC Charlotte's campus. These responses will be used to gather an understanding of the cultural dynamics and equality of mental health services on campus. Your identity will remain anonymous.

Online Resources

Black Girls Smile
Black Girls Smile was founded with a mission to provide young Black women with education, resources, and support to lead mentally healthy lives. BGS' mission is grounded in research, focus group findings, and personal experiences highlighting the under-served and underrepresented mental health needs of young Black women.
Therapy For Black Girls
Therapy for Black Girls is an online space dedicated to encouraging the mental wellness of Black women and girls.
Melanin & Mental Health
Melanin & Mental Health® was born out of a desire to connect individuals with culturally competent clinicians committed to serving the mental health needs of Black & Latinx/Hispanic communities. We are committed to promoting the growth and healing of our communities through our website, online directory, and monthly events.
BEAM: Black Emotional and Mental Health
Our mission is to remove the barriers that Black people experience getting access to or staying connected with emotional health care and healing through education, training, advocacy, and the creative arts.
Identity and Cultural Dimensions - National Alliance on Mental Illness
Our culture, beliefs, sexual identity, values, race and language all affect how we perceive and experience mental health conditions. In fact, cultural differences can influence what treatments, coping mechanisms and supports work for us. It is therefore essential for culture and identity to be a part of the conversation as we discuss both mental health and mental health care.