By Matthew McKenzie, A Caring Mind

21–27 September 2026 | Joy • Justice • Journey

Black Maternal Mental Health Week is a chance to celebrate Black mothers and speak honestly about the inequalities they can face when seeking support. This year’s theme, Joy • Justice • Journey, reminds us that a mother’s mental health matters before, during and long after birth.

For some Black mothers, asking for help can mean overcoming stigma, cultural misunderstanding, racism or the fear that their concerns will be dismissed. Support needs to arrive early, and services need to listen to what mothers say about their own lives.

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