Pathway to Wellness: Community, Content, and Collaboration
25%
25% of African Americans seek mental health treatment, compared to 40% of white Americans.
Only one-in-three Black Americans who need mental health care receive it.
Nearly
10%
of Black people in the U.S. do not have health insurance, compared to 5.2% of non-Hispanic white people.

Our Mission
The Black Psychiatry Collective uses diverse media to both assist and educate both Black communities and physicians about the mental health needs for communities that have been historically neglected and excluded from care. The initiative includes multiple forms of digital engagement. It is a multifaceted non-profit organization promoting equitable mental health care and expand access.
Meet Our Team

Danielle Hairston, M.D.
Founder & Chief Creative Officer
Double-Board Certified Psychiatrist
Mental Health Advocate
Psychiatry Residency Program Director
Immediate Past President, American Psychiatric Association (APA) Black Caucus President
Consultation-Liaison Psychiatrist
Sparkle Moore
Chief of Staff
Executive Administrative Professional
HBCU Grad and Enthusiast
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Intentional. Responsive. Engaged.

The Black Psychiatry project is also supported by and created for HBCU medical students, starting off with Howard University College of Medicine and Meharry Medical College.
