Psych Me Out focuses on mental health in the Black community

“Psych Me Out was founded to reduce the disparities in mental health resources in the Black community.”

Psych Me Out is a grassroots nonprofit organization that aims to improve the Black community’s quality of life by inspiring individuals to care for their mental health. We are based in New Jersey, with roots extending to New York and the DMV metropolitan area. Given the lack of Black psychologists in the field and the increased likelihood for Black individuals to experience mental illness, it is crucial that resources are readily available for the community to access and learn about. Psych Me Out strives to provide just that.

Practice gratitude such as acknowledging what you have as compared to what you don’t have. Be thankful for the good that is happening in your life.

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Practice gratitude such as acknowledging what you have as compared to what you don’t have. Be thankful for the good that is happening in your life. 🧠

All things mental health… by two millennial Black Psychologists

Psych Me Out was founded by Dr. Alexis Ferguson (Dr. Lex) and Dr. Garrick Beauliere (Dr. G), two Black millennial psychologists.

Dr. G was born and raised in New Jersey. He has a PsyD in clinical psychology. He is a licensed clinical psychologist in MD. He is fan of the NY Giants, Arsenal FC, and Dallas Mavericks. He is an avid traveler and he has visited over 15 countries between the Caribbeans, Europe, and Asia. He is also a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated. In his spare time, he enjoys watching anime, Law and Order SVU, horror/thriller movies, and documentaries.

Dr. Lex was born and raised in New Jersey. She earned her PsyD in School/Clinical Child Psychology in 2022. She is a licensed clinical psychologist in NJ and NY. She loves to cook, bake treats, laugh and spend time with her friends and family. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.

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as 2023 comes to an end, take a moment to reflect on your mental health journey this year.

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Final tip of the year! Hope you enjoyed our holiday tips. Can’t wait to show you what’s in store for the new year.

The new year is approaching and with that comes NYE celebrations. Listen to your mind and body. Don’t feel obligated to show up in person if you don’t have the energy or capacity to in these moments.

You never know how impactful being kind to someone can go. The kindness and compassion you give to others can truly make a difference.

It’s a normal experience to not always feel your best. However, sometimes too much is just too much. Know when to seek help and take the steps to get it if needed.

Create a plan to be best prepared for when you’re feeling sad and stressed. When we aren’t feeling our best, it can be hard to think about how to navigate stressors so it’s best to develop a plan to use just in case.

There’s always so many things going on in life. Take some time to unplug and focus on the present. Enjoy what’s happening for you right now, don’t worry as much about what’s to come.

Before the new year starts, take some time to focus on your physical health. The mind and body are both connected so it’s important to get active in order to feel your best.

Accept any feelings that come this season. Happiness, anger, sadness, guilt. Whatever it is, give yourself the space to feel and accept it.

Tip 4 for reducing stress this holiday season. Check out us for more tips throughout the end of the year!

This holiday season give your body the fuel it needs. Part of taking care of your health comes with eating a balanced and nutritious diet. Prioritize your mind and body!

Though the holidays can be a time to catch up with family, friends, and other loved ones, it’s okay to spend some time alone, too. Don’t feel obligated to jeopardize your peace. Take this time to prioritize yourself as well.

The holiday season can be full of highs and lows. It can also be a time to reset before the new year. For the rest of the year, Psych Me Out will be giving you some tips to help you get through this season.

When in graduate school, Dr. Lex and Dr. G often talked about disparities in mental health resources in the Black community and decided that they wanted to create a platform for Black voices of all ages to get the help they need. So in January 2022, they put their ideas into action and Psych Me Out came to be.

Within just six months of launching Psych Me Out as a digital platform, its following increased by almost 900%. The expertise of the founders coupled with their passion to help the Black community is something that differentiates Psych Me Out from others in the field as it allows the company to target a wide range of identities and mental health topics. As such, Psych Me Out’s content touches a variety of topics such as anxiety, suicide, black psychology, how to choose or find a therapist, grief, therapy vs therapeutic, feminism vs womanism, and more. 

Since its inception, Psych Me Out has been recognized by local and national organizations for its commitment to mental health. The organization hosts regular coping skill and meditation events, provides trainings to companies in need, and hosts a monthly Q&A series with prominent mental health advocates. Dr. Ferguson and Dr. Beauliere have also been featured in the Associated Press, on WURD Radio, EUR Web, and have been invited guests to host one-on-one office hour sessions at Revolt World as well as many other invited panels/discussions.