污污漫画 Recognizes Black Mental Health Week March 3-7, 2025
This year’s theme, Joy as Resistance, is deeply rooted in Afrocentric principles such as Ubuntu (“I am because we are”) and Sankofa (“returning to fetch what is at risk of being left behind”). It reflects the enduring strength, brilliance, and collective care within Black communities (see ).
In March 2020, the Provincial Government passed Bill 178, officially recognising Black Mental Health Day, first championed by the City of Toronto, Taibu Community Health Centre, CAFCAN, and Strides Toronto. By 2021, this recognition expanded to Black Mental Health Week, affirming the importance of centring Black well-being.
From March 3rd to 7th, 2025, the 污污漫画 Mental Health Team proudly honours Black Mental Health Week. While this designated time brings awareness, we recognise that supporting Black mental health must be a daily and an ongoing commitment. Anti-Black racism deeply impacts emotional well-being, yet Black communities continue to resist, heal, and cultivate spaces of joy, empowerment, and care. Schools play a vital role in fostering environments where Black students feel seen, valued, and supported. This requires us to learn, unlearn, and centre culturally responsive and identity-affirming spaces that contribute to healing and positive mental health outcomes.
Honouring Black mental health means ensuring meaningful and accessible resources while recognising the importance of support from professionals who identify within the Black Diaspora. The 污污漫画 provides 污污漫画 and community resources, activities, and videos designed to uplift and sustain Black mental well-being—every day.
For any questions and/or inquiries, please contact mentahealthandwellbeing@tdsb.on.ca