02/18/2026
As therapists, we recognize that grad school primarily told us white men were the only pioneers of the mental health field, but it actually goes much deeper than that. It is an honor to learn about a more diverse history of counseling, psychology, and social work. Black Americans’ contributions to mental health research, education, and treatment have been long overlooked. Check out these trailblazers!
https://mhanational.org/resources/black-pioneers-in-mental-health/