DaBaby Hosts First-Ever Youth Town Hall For Mental Health Awareness at West Charlotte High School
DaBaby’s mental health initiative, DaBaby Cares, partnered with Mental Health America of Central Carolinas (MHACC) on Thursday (Oct. 10) to host the first-ever youth town hall at West Charlotte High School.
The year-long partnership will provide a “safe space for young people worldwide, building a supportive community that brings together mental health leaders, young people, and their families to provide real-time support for overcoming mental health challenges.”
In 2020, DaBaby’s brother, Glenn Johnson, committed suicide, leaving three daughters. For Baby, his mission statement is clear: to provide awareness for those in need and an outlet to funnel those mental health woes and frustrations.
“I believe that if more of the correct resources were in place to support mental health awareness and self-love, the world would see far less of these tragedies,” Baby’s mission statement reads. “In honor of my brother’s untimely passing, I have become devoted to utilizing my platform and resources to provide the tools needed to combat mental health issues. Breaking the long going cycle of mental illness in minority communities & normalizing the conversation around mental health. Join me in my journey to save lives one step at a time while preventing families around the world from enduring the tragic pain of losing a loved one.”
During the town hall, they raised awareness about mental health issues among the students. The students there also received their own Youth Mental Health 101 Resource Guide,” co-authored by DaBaby, which helps cop with mental health woes and provides self-care mechanisms. Then, DaBaby held a fireside chat and spoke about overcoming his trauma and rehabilitation.
To access the DaBaby Mental Health Tool Kit, you can go here.
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