The BrotherlyACT™ Project

🚨 Coming Soon! 📷 We’re excited to announce "The Bus Ride," our new comic book and comic-based intervention! Launching on Amazon KDP and available for FREE everywhere else! Stay tuned for an engaging journey that tackles coping for young boys of color. #TheBusRide #comicbook

Five years after the tragic death of George Floyd, the ongoing threat of police violence continues to be one of many stressors contributing to the mental health challenges facing Black men and boys. Learn how psychologists are working to help: at.apa.org/jjs

This #MemorialDay, we honor those who served and sacrificed. Honor can take many forms. Today, we honor through action, healing, and hope. 🕊️ #BrotherlyACT #YouthHealing #TraumaRecovery

🚀 Big News! The BrotherlyACT™ App is now available on Google Play! Designed for young boys and men, the app helps you navigate challenges, manage emotions & make smarter moves—anytime, anywhere. 📲 Download now: play.google.com/store/apps/det… #EndViolence #MentalHealthMatters

Our children’s minds are keeping score. They deserve better. We must do right by them. #MentalHealth #YouthWellbeing

We asked @OpenAI ChatGPT to tell us its experience after using the @BrotherlyACT app, here’s how positive its experience was 😎:

Explore resources, stories, and support for the Black community on our website: nami.org/sharinghope. Together, we can fight stigma, break down barriers to mental health care, and improve access to culturally competent care. 🙌🏿🙌🏾🙌🏽🙌🏼 #NotAlone #BlackHistoryMonth

We are proud to equip the next generation with the tools to lead, advocate, and innovate for change! #FutureLeaders #YouthEmpowerment #BAInterns

#ThrowbackFriday to an incredible weekend intensive bootcamp @RushUniversity with 30 highschoolers across Chicago! From hands-on activities to powerful discussions, these future leaders explored mental health, violence prevention, & tech-driven solutions w @BrotherlyACT. #Chicago

Today, we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by recommitting to his vision of justice, equality, and peace. @BrotherlyACT, we strive to uphold these values by empowering our youth with the tools they need to navigate challenges and build brighter futures. #MLKDay

While the federal ban on assault weapons was in effect from 1994-2004, mass shooting deaths were 70% less likely to occur. More than half of Americans support this life-saving policy. Remind your lawmakers that gun safety isn’t—and shouldn’t be—controversial: etwn.us/4051U6z

Happy New Year from us @BrotherlyACT! In 2025, we will continue our mission to empower young Black boys and men through technology, entrepreneurship, and creative arts. Let’s build a future where every youth can thrive. Stay tuned for updates & stories of resilience. #EndViolence

BrotherlyACT is ready for its close-up! 🌟 Usability testing gave us two thumbs up (and an A-minus grade!), so now it's onto pilot testing. Big things ahead—we can't wait to see it in action! 🚀#DigitalHealth #ViolencePrevention

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at BrotherlyACT! Today, we are grateful for the resilience, courage, and community spirit that inspire our mission to empower young people. Let us celebrate the power of kindness, connection, and safer futures together. #BrotherlyACT

Excited to share a sneak peek! The BrotherlyACT app modules are shaping up beautifully! From Gun Safety to Coping Skills and Mindfulness, we're equipping young men with tools to thrive. 🚀 #Empowerment #MentalHealth #YouthDevelopment

Mental health matters just as much as physical health. It's okay to ask for help. #MensHealthMonth

For Rush nurse practitioner Keisha Nicole House, helping people with substance use disorders is personal. House shares the personal connection and how she's educating the community about addiction with @cbschicago. Watch the full segment: rsh.md/3ANYLiV

Through TAMI, our students have learned critical skills in mental health research and advocacy, empowering them to be agents of change in their communities. Proud of all their accomplishments! 🌎💙 #Impact #YouthEmpowerment

Huge shoutout to our incredible nursing volunteers who made the TAMI graduation day unforgettable! #NursingExcellence @RushUNursing

Congratulations to our 2024 TAMI graduates! Thanks to your hard work, resilience, & passion, the internship was a success. We’re so proud of you for completing the program led by our director @DrChukaEmezue and taking steps toward improving youth mental health!🌟#FutureLeaders