Meet Mila, a resilient young soul who has faced her own battles with mental health. Recently awarded a microgrant by the Southern Black Girls and Women’s Consortium for the 2023 Black Girl Joy Challenge Special Edition, Mila is on a mission to bring a touch of joy and support to Black girls navigating their mental health journeys.
Mila's program is dedicated to creating care boxes for Black girls in her community. These boxes are filled with coping tools carefully curated by Mila. Each item is a favorite of hers that has played a vital role in managing her anxiety. By sharing these tools, Mila aims to break the silence around mental health in a community where discussions on the topic are often limited. Click here to view pictures of the boxes and learn what is inside.
Inspired by her own experiences, Mila established MH Boxes in 2023, a nonprofit organization with a heartfelt mission. As a 12-year-old from a bi-racial family, Mila is attuned to the disparities in how mental health is perceived, particularly within the Black community. While conversations around mental health are commonplace in some families, there is often hesitancy and stigma within Black families.
MH Boxes is Mila's response to this disparity. The organization is dedicated to providing curated toolboxes that offer practical items and serve as symbols of self-care, resilience, and the importance of open conversations about mental health.
While Mila works towards fundraising to grow MH Boxes, we invite you to join us on this meaningful journey. Your support is crucial to sustaining our mission. For instance, a small donation of $100 will provide the supplies needed to create care boxes for 3 girls. Or pick items from our Amazon wish list to help stuff a box!
"Talking about feelings can be challenging, I get it. But the more we talk about it, the easier it becomes. I've put together a box of my favorite things that helped me through my mental health journey, and I hope it helps you with yours. Always remember that you matter, you are worthy, and you belong."
Black girls deserve a space to discuss mental health openly, knowing that others have walked similar paths, and it's okay. MH Boxes is committed to breaking down these barriers and fostering a sense of comfort and understanding. Join us in creating a community that values mental health for every Black girl.
Thank you for being a part of the MH Boxes journey.
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