Journalists reported stories centered on the mental health of Black men and women. Here's a closer look at the series.

Many Black pastors are educating their congregations about mental health challenges and connecting them with support networks.

Young Black adults have been unlearning so-called toxic traits, one of which is refusing to seek help with mental health issues.

In their words, they tell us how they're coping with the loss of family members, pressure to perform, and uncertainty about their futures.

S. Kent Butler, a professor of counselor education at UCF, often leads conversations with other Black men about obstacles they face. In this interview, he says he discovered a need to help educate counselors about supporting Black males.

Making the transition from career professional to full-time mother can be challenging. Women in the Black community say finding support for their decision to stay at home with children can be particularly hard.

Some Black women might feel "asking for help is a sign of weakness, and I'm not weak," which prevents them from seeking help for mental health problems.