Tamika Carter

04/24/2026

A new “Know Your Rights” webpage launched by the attorney general explains student protections under state law in six languages. https://ktla.com/news/california/california-announces-know-your-rights-site-for-sexual-misconduct-at-schools/

03/29/2026

Love to see it!!

Starting Monday, a new Mandarin-language family support group in the San Gabriel Valley aims to provide a much-needed resource, coordinated by the National Alliance on Mental Illness in L.A. County.

✍️ Josie Huang
📸 Prostock-Studio/Getty Images / iStockphoto

01/15/2026

Parents! 💕Take our quiz to see what type of help your child needs.

Committed to Supporting Individuals & Families API is dedicated to increasing your access to effective culturally responsive treatment. Periodically, we offer prevention and intervention services for individuals and groups. These include consultation, brief counseling, and the option to connect you....

01/06/2026

“True trauma informed approaches have to be anti-pathology”.

12/12/2025

Limited time offer:

$50 sessions for any of my EMPOWER girls circa 2010-14:
Millwood, Emerson, NW Classen, or Juvenile Probation. Inbox me or email findus@apiok.org

12/10/2025

I appreciate the opportunity to share the vision driving Advantage Public Institute in my interview with VoyageLA. API is more than a nonprofit — it’s a strategic response to the gaps in mental-health access, education, and equity.
“I do whatever it takes to make sense of mental health.” That mindset continues to shape how we serve students, families, and communities that deserve culturally informed, RESEARCH grounded support.
Thank you to VoyageLA for amplifying this work. Full interview linked in bio.
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10/22/2025

When you’ve been eyeballing your classmate’s, , western wear clothing line and he crafts you a unique piece. Classic denim with a Native touch. This shoot was so fun — shoutout to
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10/15/2025

I absolutely loved connecting with the amazing women at the Women of Wisdom Wellness Seminar . Huge thank you to First Lady Denson for inviting me to speak and share my expertise in adult and adolescent mental health. It was inspiring to be in a space with women truly centered on wellness and growth.
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09/21/2025

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09/16/2025

This is such an important conversation. The traits and symptoms of su***de ideation in the Black community are a unique experience. Navigating support, assessment, and treatment effectively is crucial to saving yourself or someone else.

Between 2011 and 2021, the su***de rate for non-Hispanic Black individuals increased by 58%. Su***de is now the third leading cause of death for Black youth ages 10–24.

On Tuesday, Sept. 23 at 3 PM ET, NAMI’s CHEA Virtual Town Hall — Breaking Barriers and Building Bridges Series — will bring together leaders with deep expertise and lived experience.

Moderated by Stephanie Robertson, NAMI’s Director of Mental Health Equity Innovation, this conversation will feature:
- Victor Armstrong, MSW — American Foundation for Su***de Prevention
- Dr. Rosalynn Thyssen — Traeh Thyssen Have A HearT Foundation
- Dr. Sidney Hankerson — TRIUMPH

They’ll share strategies for prevention, healing, and creating spaces where Black/African ancestry individuals and families can feel seen, supported, and safe.

🔗 Reserve your spot: https://bit.ly/3JLo6y6

⚠️ Content Disclaimer: This event will include real stories and lived experiences that may include references to: Abuse, Violence or Trauma, Racism, Su***de or Self-Harm, Death or Dying. Please care for your well-being and step away if needed. Support is available:
NAMI HelpLine: 800-950-6264 or text “NAMI” to 62640 (M–F, 10am–10pm ET)
In a crisis, call or text 988 (24/7)
More resources: nami.org

06/15/2025

This year with has been nothing short of powerful.💜 From deep conversations to bold healing, we showed up for ourselves and each other.
Sisters did an outstanding job presenting their final projects on strategies for community mental health support.

This season brought the loss of a friend who experienced mental illness. I decided to honor his legacy by creating an activity, “At your best”, which helps us to look in the mirror, reflect, and love ourselves, wholly.

We laughed and learned, we held space, and we grew. Can’t wait to see what we build next 💫

04/23/2025

San Bernardino County Vendor Fair. Always a good time when I hook up with biz buds!
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