A review by 3littlewordz
The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health: Navigate an Unequal System, Learn Tools for Emotional Wellness, and Get the Help You Deserve by Rheeda Walker

hopeful informative inspiring reflective slow-paced

3.75

The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health by Dr. Rheeda Walker was my pick for Mental Health Awareness month (in May, though I finished it in June). I think this is great resource for any black person (but especially black women) who have not been exposed to therapy or are opposed to exploring therapy as an option. It is also helpful for anyone that has been struggling and cannot seem to articulate what they've been struggling with. The most helpful chapters for me were 11 and 12, which provided concrete tools to use when you're overwhelmed. Overall, I've previously read about or been exposed to (through therapy) a majority of what was discussed in the book. I also think this is focused on a particular subset of the Black population, particularly the chapter on spirituality. I would definitely recommend to any Black person struggling emotionally that may not be ready to take the leap into therapy. This book might be the push one needs.