Our Kids Are Not Okay: Mental Health, Social Media & Breaking the Silence in Black Families

Black youth are under pressure—and the mental health cost is rising. From the relentless grip of social media to the weight of racial trauma and cultural stigma, many of our children are suffering in silence. In this powerful BACKtalk episode, we sit down with Dr. Cedric X. Bryant, CEO of the American Council on Exercise and a leading expert in behavior-change science, to unpack the real stressors Black children face today—and what parents can do right now to help.We talk about:How social media uniquely affects Black youthSigns your child may be silently strugglingBreaking generational cycles of mental health stigmaEasy lifestyle changes that boost emotional wellnessWhy sleep, movement, and open conversations are criticalIf you’ve ever wondered how to support your child’s mental well-being better—or just want to know what to watch for—this is the conversation every Black parent needs to hear.🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍

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Our Kids Are Not Okay: Mental Health, Social Media & Breaking the Silence in Black Families is an episode from BackTalk: Successful Black Parenting magazine by J.R. Celeste.

This episode is 00:36:02 long.

This episode was published on Jul 20, 2025.

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