BMHA
What is our instagram username?
@emorybmha
CAPS stands for...
Counseling and Psychological Services
Black adults in the U.S. are less likely to report persistent sadness or hopelessness than white adults.
True: Surveys show slightly lower self-reporting of depressive symptoms among Black adults. but that’s partly due to cultural stigma and underdiagnosis, not actual difference in distress.
Describe the BMHA logo
White and Black brain with heart in the middle
TimelyCare offers..
24/7 access to virtual care, self-care, and well-being tools.
Access to Black therapists has improved significantly in the last decade.
False: While awareness has grown, only about 4% of U.S. psychologists are Black, showing representation remains very limited. Access is still a major issue.
When is BMHA's wellness week?
March 16th-20th
Name one other mental health resource on campus
ex: NAMI, Active Minds, CAPS, TimelyCare, etc..
Racial trauma is now officially recognized as a diagnosable condition in the DSM-5.
False: It’s not yet a formal DSM-5 diagnosis, but it’s widely acknowledged by clinicians and researchers as a major factor affecting mental health.
The president of BMHA is...
Emma Leak
Do you follow any of Emory"s mental health resources on the hub/instagram?
yes; with proof
The concept of ‘weathering’ describes how chronic racism and stress can physically age the body faster.
True: A real term in public health, coined by Dr. Arline Geronimus, linking racism-related stress to early aging, hypertension, and maternal health disparities.
BMHA's mission is...
to advocate for the Black community's needs regarding mental health
Describe resources/activities you would like to see on campus.
open-ended response
Police are usually trained to handle mental health crises fairly.
False:Black people in crisis face disproportionate risk of force; lack of culturally competent crisis response remains a national issue.