In my community East African Muslims in London, England 🇬🇧 if you mention the word of mental health it's problem. People will say you are cursed and the devil has processed you, it's sad in all these years black people are not developing mentally and believe nonsense. It's important to have coverage to ask for help, when I first told someone about my physical anxiety I was so sacred being a mum I thought I don't want to ruin my children reputation, what will my family think, what will my community think. but today I'm happy I did that because it saved my life and my children accept my struggle and they love me for being honest. Don't be scared to get the help you need, Taraji P. Henson storey was truly inspirational.😊
exsclaty such beaitful black queen i am man at age 26 suffering from deperssion god bless you tajeri you doing good today i feel not good by grace of god i saw you video about deperssion but the right time thank you god this save me lost my mom but not pity me i am warrior not victim victorious somethimes i don't feel strong all time like tajeri say thank you reach allot of people love you i know you from emperie now i know you beatiful soul beatiful human being thank you for being you thank you
I SINCERELY thank you for using your celebrity to bring real AWARENESS! I was 12 the first time I attempted suicide and still struggle with PTSD, OCD, INSOMNIA, ANXIETY AND MOOD DISORDER. Living is a DAILY struggle.
Me to. I have constant anxiety. Panic attacks, insomnia, major depression. I plan to commit suicide within the next 3 years. I can’t live like this anymore
@@mizzmini45 You hold on there now love. Seek your consoling, your counselling, your God/dess. ..Seek yourself. There is help out there. Get your healing and take your freedom by the throat! #WeWillOvercome
@@mizzmini45 I have some of the major illnesses as you. I'm In my 20s and i honestly don't know how I'm going to make to an old lady. But i will say Listen to the advice the above commenter gave.
It took me a long time, as a "strong" black woman, to stop hiding behind my mental illness.... depression and anxiety. I'm free and willing to discuss it with anyone who will listen. Especially if helps THEM. I'm not ashamed anymore. As a black community we need to stop this stigma. Maybe it's the stress of ALWAYS having to be "strong", "independent"..... damnit I'm tired!!!
Yes to this! I’m 32 and just now going back to work after taking two months off due to panic and anxiety attacks. I never wanted to admit that I was depressed. A functional depressed woman. One day at a time is how I’m taking it with prayer. It’s a process but talking about it helps. Keep sharing your story to those who want to listen. Because of ppl like you willing to share, it helps me so I thank you
@@Nu_stateofmind Stay strong. I'm not going to say it gets easier with time because it doesn't. Therapy helps for me and allowing yourself to know that it's okay if you can't function that day. Just try again the next day. One day at a time. But you're gonna be good...... you're gonna be good!!!
The struggle is real ....anxiety and depression affects us all ...black, white, brown, yellow, man, woman, child, Etc ....the stigma needs to be broken in our society as a whole in every community .....she focuses on the black community and black girls and women ....that’s wonderful ... Mental illness does not discriminate though .....Represent for ALL who suffer regardless of gender, race, religion or nationality .... I understand focusing on your own race or gender but I prefer to focus on Humanity as a whole ❣️ Thank you for speaking out it helps so much ❤️
My GOD! Such a powerful speech. The stories and trauma in the oceans, but yet we survived. Loved hearing of Priscilla's life and lives of each woman Taraji had the opportunity to portray in her acting career. Awesome Taraji. I'm so proud of you, especially providing the opportunity for generations to come! Love you.
3:02 I felt the weight of that statement in every fiber of my soul. Between those ages (of 5-12), I didn’t even know what suicide was - let alone how to go about actually executing it. It’s genuinely alarmingly disheartening how many children have taken their lives, not even allowing themselves to experience a full 1/5 of their life 🙏🏾
I always try to encourage and be there for my friends with mental depression, sometimes i take a step back to check were i am mentally as well! Congrats @taraji
I just ❤️ Ms. Taraji! She is so real, so transparent, so inspiring and encouraging. She’s a star ⭐️ for more reasons than just tv and movies, she’s a star because she is helping others. God bless her in everything she puts her hands to do.
This will help other ongoing Campaigns that are fighting against the Stigma around 'Mental Health Issues'. The Stigma is in all communities. *_When it comes to Mental Health people who suffer this condition usually suffer alone; friends & family don't know what to do. They don't really understand it and Society in general has this stigma around it. There are those who would rather keep away from a person who is experiencing mental health issues_* instead of being there for them anyway they can. Taraji has been doing some great work over the years and this is one of the best ways of giving back to her community.
What a moving inspiring speech by Taraji, and what she’s doing to shed and bring light to mental health and illness...💛👏🏾 Such a great actress and compassionate human being. “The struggle is real.” That is indeed true..
Thank you Taraji for highlighting mental illness! I’ve been helping a family member by myself and it’s hard! I’m trying every day to keep myself encouraged and with income and help my sibling. It’s so hard! She doesn’t trust anyone and is paranoid. She takes medicine but doesn’t trust anyone to go to therapy consistently. I juggling my life and keeping a job with her needs. Pray for me! I won’t stop! I won’t let this bring me down! I’m tired but I will continue to strive! God bless anyone going through this battle! Stay encouraged and I will too! 🙏🏽⭐️
In 2011, Taraji served as the commencement speaker at the high school I taught at. She has always held a special place in my heart. I absolutely love her passion for everything she does. She is such a blessing. I’m not surprised she’s lifting this issue. We need it and we need her. Thank you Taraji. 💛💛💛
Taraji thanks for being concerned about others and on how you give so liberally unto the needy lives that's in distress or to that someone that just need a listening ear. But you know how it is to struggle and go through from your lowest point in life to victory the testimony that you gave about your going to California with practically nothing for a better life stands out that you are an overcomer I applaud you. My sister you and Morris Chestnut did a film called "Not Easily Broken" which illustrated a tested love that survived the intrusion of some unneeded input from others but you fought for that marital union to remain as one and it did! Thank you for being a trailblazer that provokes other women to rise up to a more meaningful level of worth and positivity in our expectations so that we can work to accomplish and receive the best that God and life has to offer. Keep being the inspiring and empowering woman that you are through your verbal speech which gives all women the confidence to do better. Taraji God loves you my friend so embrace His presence! God bless you, from your sister in Christ in Hammond, LA.
Go Taraji much needed for people to her this..you are AWESOME❣❣❣, many people overlook this & I'm thankful you are reaching out to peoole. 🙌🏽🙇🏽♀️🙇🏽♀️🙇🏽♀️😘
When she started to cry her voice Shook me 🙏🏾 she’s so right, I fell into another episode of depressed, I was contemplating suicide..in my room for about 2 weeks and would not leave my room. I would barely eat, and had tissues from me crying all over the floor. . But my mom Did not the recognize depression In me.. then my brother caught a small cold in the house and my mother said “You got your brother sick, remember all those tissues near your bed.”😞
Taraji, YOU ARE A PHENOMENAL WOMAN! You are what Maya Angelou was talking about! Thank you Kindred Soul! We ALL stand with you!!! We ALL stand for our FUTURE.......OUR CHILDREN! You deserved this honor and many many many more!!!!
God Bess and Thank You so Much Ms Taraji for raising the awareness for Mental Health. I am so happy that i am in Social Services field so that i can help uplift those who are struggling iwth mental health in our community. I know how it feels to deal with mental health, and the struggle is so real.
Thank you taraji! We are silenced raped abused beaten and have no voice have no choices mistreated not seen not even noticed not even given sympathy based off how “normal” we look but criticized for how “crazy” we act or think or speak. We are supposed to be seen not heard and I’m grateful that the mental health stigma. I had to give in and let go. That goes for us men too
Thank you for talking about this and this need to be played everywhere even on national TV every station every channel because in the black community we do suffer from mental illness and it needs we need help in these communities
Taraji You are awesome. Thank You for sharing. It really does help to get anxiety and depression (mental health) out in the open. Keep up the good work.
Being Black in this world is so special to me and listening to her made the hope for all Black people around the world even more special! Thank you!
In my community East African Muslims in London, England 🇬🇧 if you mention the word of mental health it's problem. People will say you are cursed and the devil has processed you, it's sad in all these years black people are not developing mentally and believe nonsense. It's important to have coverage to ask for help, when I first told someone about my physical anxiety I was so sacred being a mum I thought I don't want to ruin my children reputation, what will my family think, what will my community think. but today I'm happy I did that because it saved my life and my children accept my struggle and they love me for being honest. Don't be scared to get the help you need, Taraji P. Henson storey was truly inspirational.😊
I am a mental health survivor!!!
I respect you a lot.
❤❤❤❤
I love this woman. Beautiful warrior. Thank you for shedding light on mental health issues being real for people of color
exsclaty such beaitful black queen i am man at age 26 suffering from deperssion god bless you tajeri you doing good today i feel not good by grace of god i saw you video about deperssion but the right time thank you god this save me lost my mom but not pity me i am warrior not victim victorious somethimes i don't feel strong all time like tajeri say thank you reach allot of people love you i know you from emperie now i know you beatiful soul beatiful human being thank you for being you thank you
I SINCERELY thank you for using your celebrity to bring real AWARENESS! I was 12 the first time I attempted suicide and still struggle with PTSD, OCD, INSOMNIA, ANXIETY AND MOOD DISORDER. Living is a DAILY struggle.
I pray to god you keep going sista! Peace and light
Le'Lani Johnson sending love , kisses and a warm hug
Me to. I have constant anxiety. Panic attacks, insomnia, major depression. I plan to commit suicide within the next 3 years. I can’t live like this anymore
@@mizzmini45 You hold on there now love. Seek your consoling, your counselling, your God/dess. ..Seek yourself. There is help out there. Get your healing and take your freedom by the throat! #WeWillOvercome
@@mizzmini45 I have some of the major illnesses as you. I'm In my 20s and i honestly don't know how I'm going to make to an old lady. But i will say Listen to the advice the above commenter gave.
I hate seeing taraji cry it makes me cry😭❤
@Aniyah Johnson me too😢
400 Years Running Through The Veins We Must Keep Going. 🙌🏽
Taraji P. Henson Thank You For The Wealth Of Information.👏🏽👏🏽
I feel her PAIN!!!
We need more women like this and not instagram models
Good Lord! If I could like this comment 1 million times, I would!
Agree
Not Tik tokers. They're useless.
👏👏👏👏
It took me a long time, as a "strong" black woman, to stop hiding behind my mental illness.... depression and anxiety. I'm free and willing to discuss it with anyone who will listen. Especially if helps THEM. I'm not ashamed
anymore. As a black community we need to stop this stigma. Maybe it's the stress of ALWAYS having to be "strong", "independent"..... damnit I'm tired!!!
Yes to this! I’m 32 and just now going back to work after taking two months off due to panic and anxiety attacks. I never wanted to admit that I was depressed. A functional depressed woman. One day at a time is how I’m taking it with prayer. It’s a process but talking about it helps. Keep sharing your story to those who want to listen. Because of ppl like you willing to share, it helps me so I thank you
@@Nu_stateofmind Stay strong. I'm not going to say it gets easier with time because it doesn't. Therapy helps for me and allowing yourself to know that it's okay if you can't function that day. Just try again the next day. One day at a time. But you're gonna be good...... you're gonna be good!!!
@Red Dyemond Thank you!!!!!!
My respect just soared through the roof for this beautiful woman....we see you, your work and we honour you. Thank you ❤
I am thankful to Taraji for this conversation and promoting mental health!
The struggle is real ....anxiety and depression affects us all ...black, white, brown, yellow, man, woman, child, Etc ....the stigma needs to be broken in our society as a whole in every community .....she focuses on the black community and black girls and women ....that’s wonderful ...
Mental illness does not discriminate though .....Represent for ALL who suffer regardless of gender, race, religion or nationality ....
I understand focusing on your own race or gender but I prefer to focus on Humanity as a whole ❣️
Thank you for speaking out it helps so much ❤️
She is so right everything she is saying is so true ,this is so educational and inspiring ,I love taraji ,she is so real ,I’m dying to see the movie
Heart breaking
My GOD! Such a powerful speech. The stories and trauma in the oceans, but yet we survived. Loved hearing of Priscilla's life and lives of each woman Taraji had the opportunity to portray in her acting career. Awesome Taraji. I'm so proud of you, especially providing the opportunity for generations to come! Love you.
Yess, I agreee!
Thanks Taraji P. Henson
3:02 I felt the weight of that statement in every fiber of my soul. Between those ages (of 5-12), I didn’t even know what suicide was - let alone how to go about actually executing it. It’s genuinely alarmingly disheartening how many children have taken their lives, not even allowing themselves to experience a full 1/5 of their life 🙏🏾
I always try to encourage and be there for my friends with mental depression, sometimes i take a step back to check were i am mentally as well!
Congrats @taraji
Amen,🙏 This Definitely Needed A Platform From A Retired Nurse.
I love this lady! 😃
CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU
I just ❤️ Ms. Taraji! She is so real, so transparent, so inspiring and encouraging. She’s a star ⭐️ for more reasons than just tv and movies, she’s a star because she is helping others. God bless her in everything she puts her hands to do.
Wow, what a phenomenal job. This Lady is not playing. DON’T STOP, we hear you loud and clear.
This message / speech was so powerful for me. Taraji P Henson, I'm with you all the way sweetheart. So let me start doing my research, love you girl
Thank you for bringing awareness to mental health. We need this is our community 🙋🏾♀️
This will help other ongoing Campaigns that are fighting against the Stigma around 'Mental Health Issues'. The Stigma is in all communities.
*_When it comes to Mental Health people who suffer this condition usually suffer alone; friends & family don't know what to do. They don't really understand it and Society in general has this stigma around it. There are those who would rather keep away from a person who is experiencing mental health issues_* instead of being there for them anyway they can. Taraji has been doing some great work over the years and this is one of the best ways of giving back to her community.
The stigma is more serious in Black communities.
I am from east Africa live in United States last decade. I 100% agree with her. 😢
The power of women indeed!!! I love Taranji because she’s a phenomenal actress but now that I know what she’s fighting for, I truly admire her.
Taraji is a QUEEN for young women to look to. I love you!!
"I am filled by the power of your courage to win or fail. Whatever the case, keep going." ~ Taraji P Henson. I love this.
Thank you its time to deal with it!
I almost cried. I salute you Taraji and love you...
What a moving inspiring speech by Taraji, and what she’s doing to shed and bring light to mental health and illness...💛👏🏾 Such a great actress and compassionate human being. “The struggle is real.” That is indeed true..
Thank you Taraji for highlighting mental illness! I’ve been helping a family member by myself and it’s hard! I’m trying every day to keep myself encouraged and with income and help my sibling. It’s so hard! She doesn’t trust anyone and is paranoid. She takes medicine but doesn’t trust anyone to go to therapy consistently. I juggling my life and keeping a job with her needs. Pray for me! I won’t stop! I won’t let this bring me down! I’m tired but I will continue to strive! God bless anyone going through this battle! Stay encouraged and I will too! 🙏🏽⭐️
Thank You Taraji🙏🏾🙏🏾
You are Greatly APPRECIATED, the struggle is Real I’m a living testimony, God is Awesome worthy to be Praised 🙏🏾
Amen we will be heard
In 2011, Taraji served as the commencement speaker at the high school I taught at. She has always held a special place in my heart. I absolutely love her passion for everything she does. She is such a blessing. I’m not surprised she’s lifting this issue. We need it and we need her. Thank you Taraji. 💛💛💛
I love you Taraji P. Henson
Well done! 🙋🏾♀️👐🏾
Thanks for this piece love from kenya
One of the best speeches I have ever seen. Searingly honest.
I love this massive respect to Taraji P Henson ☀️
Thank you so much
Taraji thanks for being concerned about others and on how you give so liberally unto the needy lives that's in distress or to that someone that just need a listening ear. But you know how it is to struggle and go through from your lowest point in life to victory the testimony that you gave about your going to California with practically nothing for a better life stands out that you are an overcomer I applaud you. My sister you and Morris Chestnut did a film called "Not Easily Broken" which illustrated a tested love that survived the intrusion of some unneeded input from others but you fought for that marital union to remain as one and it did! Thank you for being a trailblazer that provokes other women to rise up to a more meaningful level of worth and positivity in our expectations so that we can work to accomplish and receive the best that God and life has to offer. Keep being the inspiring and empowering woman that you are through your verbal speech which gives all women the confidence to do better. Taraji God loves you my friend so embrace His presence! God bless you, from your sister in Christ in Hammond, LA.
Taraji your Amezing and powerful Women for every womens, i'm from Ethiopia Love you so much sis😍😍😍
Wow! Love,Love, love, Love so she glad she won. Makes me feel normal. Mental Health is so real.
Great speech! 👏👏👏
Go Taraji much needed for people to her this..you are AWESOME❣❣❣, many people overlook this & I'm thankful you are reaching out to peoole. 🙌🏽🙇🏽♀️🙇🏽♀️🙇🏽♀️😘
When she started to cry her voice Shook me 🙏🏾 she’s so right, I fell into another episode of depressed, I was contemplating suicide..in my room for about 2 weeks and would not leave my room. I would barely eat, and had tissues from me crying all over the floor. . But my mom Did not the recognize depression In me.. then my brother caught a small cold in the house and my mother said “You got your brother sick, remember all those tissues near your bed.”😞
I hope your okay today love ❤️
❤❤❤❤❤❤I felt this, boy did I feel this. Taraji such a resilient and inspiring lady. Keep going Taraji!!❤❤❤❤❤❤
Wow. Taraji is something else.
I pray for everyone.....I am in tears right now I am speechless. Love you Taraji
Such a hero❤
I admire her eloquent and articulate flow of speech...such a gifted strong woman
What a speech, I cried so much
Ughhh words can't explain how beautiful her words were 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭🙌🏾🙌🏾💞🌹🌹💞💞💞
I love Taraji 💕🙌🏾
Truly amazing- all races suffer by this stigma- but the fact that you are speaking up for this & fighting God Bless You. - Christina
I tried admire this woman. She is powerful and real.
The message I needed today! Thank you!
It makes me cry
❤️❤️❤️So outstanding!! Yes, it’s time to end the stigma. Thank you, thank you .
Taraji stay the same.
She stays beautiful.
Lv uuu
Beautiful speech😎
Intelligent woman 😘
Love you, strong beautiful woman, I stand with you!!!!
You are amazing strong woman 👍🌹I am learn from you
We love you Taraji
Taraji, YOU ARE A PHENOMENAL WOMAN! You are what Maya Angelou was talking about! Thank you Kindred Soul! We ALL stand with you!!! We ALL stand for our FUTURE.......OUR CHILDREN! You deserved this honor and many many many more!!!!
Beautiful and well spoken.
Very good
Bless her heart for never forgetting. God give Taraji the strength to keep going.
Beautiful speech. So true
God Bess and Thank You so Much Ms Taraji for raising the awareness for Mental Health. I am so happy that i am in Social Services field so that i can help uplift those who are struggling iwth mental health in our community. I know how it feels to deal with mental health, and the struggle is so real.
Well said Taraji. I feel you wholeheartedly
Thanks so much for standing up for us
She is such an inspiration
I love ur strength taraji...the power of black women
Thank you taraji! We are silenced raped abused beaten and have no voice have no choices mistreated not seen not even noticed not even given sympathy based off how “normal” we look but criticized for how “crazy” we act or think or speak. We are supposed to be seen not heard and I’m grateful that the mental health stigma. I had to give in and let go. That goes for us men too
Power right there
Bravo!!!
Love you Taraji
She so strong love her
These stories have a place and need to be known.
I love this.
Amazing woman
This woman is so amazing! I love her so much ❤️ for sharing this with the rest of the world 💯
Nothing but respect ✊🏾 Mental Illness is no joke♥️🙏🏾 I pray for healing.
Mental health is very real thanks for sharing showing doing I understand from loosing my husband children sister and kidney function
Thank you , thank you, thank you for this. Please keep going never give up. I have been left to slip through the cracks but still holding on.
Powerful speech
You should come to trinidad....this struggle is so real....
Received!! ♥️💯
Love her ❤❤❤❤
Thank you for talking about this and this need to be played everywhere even on national TV every station every channel because in the black community we do suffer from mental illness and it needs we need help in these communities
Taraji You are awesome. Thank You for sharing. It really does help to get anxiety and depression (mental health) out in the open. Keep up the good work.
Beautiful soul
PREACH Taraji! Yes. OMG. Yes.
Keep going...
Beautiful.