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We are committed to enhancing & empowering the mental and physical health and wellbeing of BIPOC youth and adults
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There is nothing more rewarding than investing in the next generation. 💚

The @sbwellnessfoundation was honored to partner with Camp HBCYouth for our Mind Magic: Mental Fitness Sessions, facilitated by our President and Licensed Psychotherapist, Shanae Benito, MA, LPC, NCC , assisted by our leadership team.

Throughout our time with campers at both @morehouse1867 and @cau1988 , students explored what it means to build a strong and healthy mind. Together, we learned how to identify and express big feelings, practice healthy coping skills, build confidence through positive self-talk, strengthen friendship and conflict resolution skills, and develop tools for emotional regulation that they can use every day.

Our goal was simple: to remind every child that taking care of their mental health is just as important as taking care of their physical health and that every young person deserves the skills to navigate life’s challenges with confidence and resilience.

We are incredibly grateful to @camphbcyouth for trusting us to be a part of this important experience. Community partnerships like these allow us to expand access to mental health education, empower young leaders, and continue building healthier communities together.

Thank you for allowing the SB Wellness Foundation to pour into your campers. We can’t wait to partner again!

🎥: @bayo1914 x @bayo_graphy

#MindMagic #SBWellnessFoundation #CampHBCYouth #YouthMentalHealth #MentalFitness taken in Clark Atlanta University by @sbwellnessfoundation

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Welcome to @sbwellnessfoundation ! For our new followers, we want to introduce ourselves. Everything we do here begins with our three core pillars:

💚 Health & Wellness
💙 Youth Development
💚 Racial Equity & Advocacy

From these pillars, our programs were created including Leaders of Tomorrow, Black Men Heal, SheTribe, the Mind + Body Project and our Healing Hearts Mental Health Scholarships.

And within those programs live the initiatives and activations you see us doing throughout the year; from mental health scholarships and mentorship to wellness experiences, community conversations, workshops, fitness activations, and organizational wellness.

Different programs. Different communities. One mission.

Healing minds. Empowering communities. Creating change.

Stay connected 💚

#SBWellnessFoundation #MentalHealthMatters #CommunityWellness #YouthDevelopment #BIPOCWellness taken in Atlanta, Georgia by @sbwellnessfoundation

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2 months ago

To lead effectively and earn respect, one must first cultivate self-awareness 🌱Our personal growth and healing are our own responsibilities. Are you open to being coached? Do you bring personal challenges into your professional space? Are you equipped to process and regulate your emotions?

It was an honor to collaborate with the remarkable women of C100 for Session 2: She Feels, part of the Rise Leadership Development Cohort. Through meaningful dialogue, psychoeducation, and intentional practices, these leaders gained tools to pause, reflect, and embrace a compassionate approach to leadership while protecting their energy and honoring their values. Thank you @emerging100atl , for entrusting myself, @billibrook & @sbwellnessfoundation as a collective to empower such inspiring young women ! Thank you @retreatbytgs for hosting us ! The space went perfectly for the energy that was curated 💕💕💕
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#LeadershipDevelopment #SelfAwareness #EmotionalIntelligence #WomenInLeadership #PersonalGrowth #LeadershipSkills #MindfulLeadership #EmotionalRegulation #CompassionateLeadership #WomenEmpowerment #LeadershipTraining #SelfReflection #ProfessionalDevelopment #HealingJourney #LeadershipMindset #EmpoweredWomen #Psychoeducation #LeadershipCoaching #EnergyProtection #ValueDrivenLeadership #WomenLeaders #GrowthMindset #LeadershipJourney #InspirationalWomen #LeadWithPurpose #EmotionalWellness #TransformationalLeadership #C100 #RiseCohort #Empowerment taken in The Gathering Spot by @sbwellnessfoundation

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a year ago

Some battles are fought in silence. This September, we’re breaking it.
In recognition of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, SB Wellness Foundation presents EmpowerFest 2026: Beyond the Silence; a FREE virtual summit centered on suicide prevention in Black & Brown communities.

We’re bringing together behavioral health experts for an honest conversation about cultural stigma, recognizing distress before crisis, culturally responsive care, substance use and mental health, and the concerning rise in suicide among Black youth and adults.

This isn’t just about statistics. It’s about people. Families. Friends. Our communities. And making sure more of us know how to recognize when someone is struggling and what to do next.

Wednesday, September 23 | 7:30–9 PM ET
FREE | Virtual | Open to All

Register at SBWellnessFoundation.org | Link in Bio

Share this with someone you love. Bring your sons, brothers, partners, friends, colleagues, students, and community.

The right conversation at the right time could help save a life.

You matter here.

#EmpowerFest2026 #BeyondTheSilence #SuicidePrevention #BlackMentalHealth #SBWellnessFoundation by @sbwellnessfoundation

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22 days ago

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month 💚

For BIPOC communities, this conversation HAS to include more than awareness. It has to include access, culturally responsive care, community support, and action.

Suicide and suicidal behavior do not impact every community in the same way. Black youth continue to face concerning disparities, and American Indian/Alaska Native communities experience some of the highest suicide rates in the country. Barriers such as stigma, racism, economic hardship, and limited access to mental health care can make it harder to get support when it’s needed most.

This month, we’re encouraging our community to talk openly, check in intentionally, connect people to care, and know the resources available. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 for 24/7 support.

And stay with us through the carousel … our final slide includes the Save the Date for EmpowerFest, our virtual conversation centered on suicide prevention, healing, and hope in the BIPOC community.

#SuicidePreventionAwarenessMonth #BIPOCMentalHealth #MentalHealthMatters #SuicidePrevention #SBWellnessFoundation by @sbwellnessfoundation

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a month ago

WHAT A NIGHT WE HAD THIS PAST WEDNESDAY 🥹💚
The @sbwellnessfoundation extends a huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out for Sweat + Soothe Series! This was our first Co-Ed Edition & you all did not disappoint! Y’all showed up, put in the WORK, connected, and made this activation such a success!

Special thank you to our incredible coaches @maydayfitness_ x @nchargefit for pouring into everyone physically and mentally, our supporters and community partners who continue to believe in the mission, and every single person who registered, shared the event, donated, invited a friend, or simply showed up. We appreciate you!

This is what Sweat + Soothe is all about moving our bodies, caring for our minds, and building healthier community together. 🧠💪🏾

Andddd… WE’RE DOING IT AGAIN! 👀

📅 Wednesday, September 30th
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 @fitsquadstudios
🎟️ REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

Come sweat with us, soothe with us, and bring somebody with you this time! We’re doing it for a great cause 💚

Register now at SBWellnessFoundation.org

#SweatAndSoothe #SBWellnessFoundation #MentalWellness #PhysicalWellness #AtlantaWellness CommunityWellness MentalHealthMatters by @sbwellnessfoundation

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Mental health doesn’t discriminate and neither should the conversation around it. 💚
Kehlani speaking openly about living with bipolar disorder is a reminder that prioritizing your mental health can look like setting boundaries, slowing down, seeking support, taking medication, going to therapy, protecting your peace, or simply acknowledging when you’re not okay.

For women especially, we’re often praised for how much we can carry. But wellness isn’t about proving how much you can withstand. You deserve a life that doesn’t require you to constantly recover from it.

At @shetribebysbf by @sbwellnessfoundation , we’re creating space for women to choose themselves, care for their minds and bodies, and have honest conversations about what wellness really looks like. 🌿

There is strength in saying, “My mental health has to be a priority.”

🎥: @billboard / @kehlani

#SheTribe #MentalHealthMatters #BipolarAwareness #sbwellnessfoundation #kehlani by @sbwellnessfoundation

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2 months ago

It’s time to SWEAT + SOOTHE again! 🔥
Join us Wednesday, August 26 at 7:30 PM for our co-ed Sweat + Soothe experience at FitSquad Studios.

This month’s class will be led by @maydayfitness_ + @nchargefit for an evening centered on movement, release, community, and mental/physical wellness. You are in for a treat! Plus there will be giveways and raffles !

$10 donation class
📍 1240 Metropolitan Pkwy SW, Atlanta, GA 30310 ( @fitsquadstudios )

Your participation helps support @sbwellnessfoundation’s wellness programs and mental health scholarships.

Sign up now: sbwellnessfoundation.org/events or click the link in our bio ✨

Come move your body, clear your mind, and pour back into the community with us. 💚

Work out. Release. Restore.

#SweatAndSoothe #SBWellnessFoundation #AtlantaFitness #MentalWellness #CommunityWellness taken in FitSquad Studios by @sbwellnessfoundation

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2 months ago

Sweat. Soothe. Connect. Repeat. 🔥🧘🏾‍♀️
SWEAT + SOOTHE is BACK and this time, we’re bringing everybody outside! 👀

Join @sbwellnessfoundation for our FIRST-EVER CO-ED Sweat + Soothe experience! Led by: @maydayfitness_ x @nchargefit

📅 Wednesday, August 26
⏰ 7:30 PM
🎟️ $10 General Admission
📍@fitsquadatudios
🤎 FREE for SheTribe members!

Proceeds directly support our Wellness Programs & Mental Health Scholarships 🙏🏾

Come ready to move your body, release some stress, connect with community, and have a GOOD time while doing something good for your mind + body.

And yes, ladies … bring the men with you this time! 🤍

REGISTRATION OPENS TODAY AT 4 PM!
Space is limited, so don’t wait to secure your spot.

Wellness is better in community. See y’all August 26th! 🔥

#SweatAndSoothe #SBWellnessFoundation #SheTribe #AtlantaWellness #ATLFitness CommunityWellness taken in FitSquad Studios by @sbwellnessfoundation

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2 months ago

We’re calling on powerful voices to help us educate, inspire, and create lasting change.

EmpowerFest is our virtual event centered on suicide prevention, mental wellness, and hope, especially within communities of color.

Our Minds Matter is our in-person signature event bringing people together for honest conversations, education, advocacy, and healing.

We are seeking licensed professionals, therapists, psychologists, psychiatrists, educators, wellness experts, youth development leaders, community advocates, nonprofit leaders, and suicide prevention advocates.

Email your professional bio and current CV to info@sbwellnessfoundation.org.

We look forward to learning more about you and connecting 💚

#SpeakersWanted #SuicidePrevention #MentalHealthAdvocacy #EmpowerFest #OurMindsMatter by @sbwellnessfoundation

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2 months ago

The future of entrepreneurship is bright! 💡🦈

Teen Alliance’s Shark Tank Edition, in collaboration with the City of Douglasville, brought together some of our community’s brightest young innovators to pitch their business ideas with confidence, creativity, and purpose.

A special shoutout to our Board Member Reggie White, Founder of Motion Run Club @themotionrunclub & Trust Graphics @trustgraphics_ , and our incredible partners @sbwellnessfoundation and Founder @shanaebenito_ for serving as Sharks, providing valuable feedback, and helping select this year’s winning pitches.

Youth entrepreneurs thrive when they’re surrounded by mentors who challenge, encourage, and equip them to turn their ideas into reality. Investing in the next generation of leaders starts with creating opportunities like these.

Thank you to everyone who made this experience impactful. We’re excited to see where these young entrepreneurs go next! 🚀 by @sbwellnessfoundation

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A few weeks ago, we had the honor of partnering with @thefutureispretty for their incredible Tea on Post-Grad event, where our Founder & President, @shanaebenito_ , was invited to serve as a featured speaker and panelist.

It was such a meaningful afternoon spent pouring into young women as they navigate life after college. Together, we explored conversations around mental wellness, career transitions, purpose, identity, and building a life rooted in intention. Thank you to The Future Is Pretty for creating spaces where young women feel seen, supported, and empowered. We truly appreciate the invitation and are grateful for this growing partnership.

Today, we’re especially excited to share what came from that collaboration.

Through our Healing Hearts Mental Health Scholarship Program, SB Wellness Foundation is honored to provide two complimentary Mental Fitness Coaching sessions to three mentees from The Future Is Pretty community.

We believe investing in mental wellness is one of the greatest investments we can make in the next generation, and it’s our privilege to support these remarkable young women as they continue growing personally and professionally.

Congratulations to our scholarship recipients:
💚 Keye B.
💚 Nisjae M.
💚 Jordan D.

We can’t wait to walk alongside you.
Here’s to stronger minds, brighter futures, and partnerships that create lasting impact. 💚

#SBWellnessFoundation #TheFutureIsPretty #MentalWellness #HealingHearts #MentalHealthMatters taken in Atlanta, Georgia by @sbwellnessfoundation

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