Mental Health Toolkit
Transforming Culture and Mindsets Through Community Engagement
Through powerful collaborations with grassroots organizations, non-profits, mental health experts, and esteemed faith leaders within the Black and Latino communities, the Ad Council and its Mental Health Initiative partners have curated dynamic community events. These events are thoughtfully designed to share essential mental health resources and to normalize conversations around emotional well-being.
Black Community Events
Mann to Man…Love, Your Mind Series – Episode #1
"Mann to Man…Love, Your Mind" is a new series by David Mann promoting open mental health discussions. Episode 1 guests include Kirk Franklin and Israel Houghton.
Audience:
Adult Men
Mann to Man...Love, Your Mind. Episode#2 Uncovering Real Strength
"Mann to Man…Love, Your Mind" is a new series by David Mann promoting open mental health discussions. Episode 2 guests include Lance Gross and Anthony Evans Jr.
Audience:
Adult Men
Two Funny Mamas: Special Edition on Mental Health
Special edition of Two Funny Mamas podcast with Kym Whitley and Tisha Campbell discussing parenthood and children's mental health.
Audience:
Parents & Caregivers
Let's Talk College Edition
In partnership with the Atlanta University Center Consortium (AUCC), Let's Talk College Edition is a meaningful panel conversation with mental health and youth advocates to help normalize emotional well-being.
Audience:
Young Adults
TSR Teens Keep Your Head Up
In partnership with the Seize The Awkward campaign and the top engaging Instagram account, @TheShadeRoomTeens, we hosted a live discussion featuring celebrity talent advocates emphasizing the importance of mental health and encouraging young adults to support their friends in need.
Audience:
Young Adults
Faith Community Events
Breaking Cycles…Love, Your Mind Strengthening Black Men’s Mental Health in the Faith Community with Jonathan McReynolds
"Breaking Cycles…Love, Your Mind: A virtual conversation emphasizing the importance of strengthening Black men’s mental health in the faith community. Watch on Jonathan McReynolds' YouTube channel."
Audience:
Adult Men
Let's Talk: Faith & Mental Health
Watch Chairman T.D. Jakes & Friends for a virtual conversation exploring challenges, resources, and support to ensure our faith community remains healthy and whole.
Audience:
Adults
Sometimes Parents Just Don’t Understand!
Watch KevOnStage and Melissa Fredericks in a virtual town hall with Dr. Regina Miranda and Dr. Alduan Tartt, discussing mental health challenges impacting youth and offering support strategies for parents and caregivers. Learn practical tips and tools, featuring the Sound It Out campaign’s Conversation Starter Pack.
Audience:
Parents & Caregivers
Latino Community Events
Tu Fuerza Secreta / Your Secret Strength
Tu Fuerza Secreta: un debate sobre normalizar la salud mental entre los hombres Latinos. Recuerda, cuidar tu salud mental es una fortaleza. (Your Secret Strength: A discussion on normalizing mental health among Latino men. Remember, caring for your mental health is a strength.)
Audience:
Adult Men
Entre Hermanos / Between Brothers
Una conversación sincera sobre la salud mental para hombres latinos. Enfatizando la importancia del bienestar emocional en un diálogo de hermano a hermano. (An honest conversation about mental health and Latino Men. Emphasizing the importance of emotional well-being in a brother-to-brother conversation.)
Audience:
Adult Men
Hablar es Amar (To Speak is to Love) Univision Segment
Sound It Out partnered with Univision to host Hablar es Amar (To Talk is to Love) to help parents and caregivers have meaningful conversations with their middle schoolers about emotional well-being.
Audience:
Parents & Caregivers
Let’s Be Real, Conectémonos
"Let’s Be Real, Conectémonos: A bilingual virtual chat with Latina leaders, in partnership with Poderistas, USHLI, and Amanda Diaz, discussing how friends can support each other's mental health."
Audience:
Young Adults
Un Cafecito Sin Nervios
Un Cafecito Sin Nervios is a Spanish-language conversation with respected community leaders from great organizations such as MANA and the Hispanic Heritage to provide parents and caregivers of middle schoolers with education, advice, and resources to help them converse openly with their kids about their emotional well-being.
Audience:
Parents & Caregivers