by JoAnna Fernandez Fernandez | Jun 30, 2026 | Mental Health, Thought Leadership
For some, turning 21 is a milestone celebrated with dinner, a night out, or a gathering of family and friends. For others, it is a life goal. Not because of college plans, career ambitions, or excitement about the next chapter of life. It is because, somewhere along...
by JoAnna Fernandez Fernandez | Jun 18, 2026 | Mental Health, Research, Thought Leadership
In one room, a Black man sits in a waiting room preparing for a therapy appointment he almost canceled. He needs support, but he is questioning whether the system he is about to enter will understand what he has carried to get there. In another room, a young...
by Aaron Mallory | Jun 3, 2026 | Mental Health, Thought Leadership
Youth impacted by the justice system often face far more than legal challenges. Many young men are navigating trauma, community violence, disrupted support systems, and limited access to culturally responsive care. That’s why GRO Community, in partnership with the...
by JoAnna Fernandez Fernandez | Aug 6, 2025 | Mental Health, News Release
GRO Community Launches Psychiatric Services to Deepen Mental Health Support in Underserved Communities CHICAGO, IL, August 6, 2025 — GRO Community, a Black-owned mental health and social services organization based in Chicago, has launched new psychiatric services as...
by JoAnna Fernandez Fernandez | Aug 1, 2025 | Mental Health, Thought Leadership
When we talk about mental health equity, we often focus on affordability, insurance, and whether someone can find a therapist nearby. But true equity in mental health goes deeper. It’s not just about access to services; it’s about access to the right services that...
