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The Therapy Fund for Black Folx was created to help raise awareness and funds to ensure that at least 100 Black individuals or families in Georgia who are unable to pay have access to 4 - 6 therapy sessions with a licensed and qualified mental health professional. In 2018 and 2019 studies showed that African Americans were 20% more likely to experience mental health issues than the rest of the population. However, only 1 in 4 (25%) of African Americans sought treatment for a mental health issue, compared to 40 % of white individuals. Sadly, studies show that 63% of Black people believe that a mental health condition is a sign of "personal weakness". However, we witnessed a shift in 2020! Black people began seeking treatment and support more than ever before due to variables such as unemployment, police violence and COVID related deaths. The deaths of Breonna Taylor, George Floyd and Ahmaud Arbery (just to name a few) exacerbated the daily toxic stress load already experienced by most B