Heartscape with Cari K. is shining the spotlight on local heroes and entrepreneurs who are striving to make a positive impact in their communities and beyond.
Meet Brandon Johnson, M.H.S., MCHES, a Morgan State alumnus, mental health educator and the creator of the Black Mental Wellness Lounge.
The Black Mental Wellness Lounge is a Youtube series that provides tips to boost mental health and offers vital resources to help Black and Brown communities identify and address disparities, stress and trauma.
Johnson, who is also an advocate for suicide prevention, says a number of factors contributed to the formation of the virtual community including, the coronavirus pandemic and the killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmuad Arbery.
Click the audio to learn more about the Black Mental Wellness Lounge and to hear how this local entrepreneur is woking tirelessly to promote mental health and healing.