G Herbo launches psychological health initiative for Black youth

Jonathan P-Wright August 6, 2020 0

“Swervin’ Through Stress” will assist young Black adults gain admittance to assets to help improve their psychological wellness.

G Herbo and Audiomack have collaborated to dispatch a psychological well-being activity for Black youth. “Swervin’ Through Stress: Tools to Help Black Youth Navigate Mental Wellness” will point “to interface Black young adults with mental therapeutic resources that help educate and improve their emotional wellness in quest for a superior lifestyle,” as per their statement of purpose.

“‘Swervin’ Through Stress’ is a venture I set up to get 150 children through mental therapy,” G Herbo told the Chicago Reader. “At their age, you never know how critical it can be to have someone to talk to — to have someone help you better yourself and your situation.”

The program will offer free 12-week treatment meetings to Black youth between the ages of 18 and 25. They are currently accepting applications from the individuals who might want to benefit from the services.

The Chicago-raised emcee has additionally collaborated with NAMI to make a hotline for any individual who needs to speak to an expert. The hotline is currently working Monday-Friday from 9 am-5 pm CST. You can likewise get crisis help by messaging NAMI to 741741.

“Everything I do comes from my life experience,” the PTSD rapper told the outlet. “I understood at an early age that even though my story is significant in its own way, other people could relate to it. But I was never motivated to be a voice or a key focal point until I recognized I actually became a product of it. That was a direct result of being in the streets, losing people close to me.”

A week ago, he facilitated an emotional well-being panel with extraordinary guests City Girls, Saweetie, NLE Choppa, Wale and more. The occasion, which was directed by psychiatrist Jessica Clemons, was held to get an in-depth look into how these performers manage life pressure, psychological well-being and generational trauma.