The SonRise network provides access to some of the most brilliant minds in the mental wellness arena. SonRise is dedicated to connecting parents with the support, information, and resources needed to help their children overcome struggles with mental wellness or addiction.

Explore the profound impact of reality TV on mental health with Tamar Braxton on the SonRise Podcast. Join us as she discusses "Surviving Reality" and shares her journey of healing and self-discovery. Gain insights into the influence of our gaze on celebrities' lives and the effects on their mental well-being. Don't miss this eye-opening episode during National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. Tune in now for an insightful conversation.

While children do not come with parenting manuals, they often come with extended family members who can't wait to offer parents their unsolicited advice. Navigating these situations without being disrespectful or offensive can sometimes prove tricky. Fortunately, there are helpful strategies that parents can employ when tensions rise.

SonRise welcomes Clinical Psychologist and Resident Expert Dr. Linda McGhee to discuss "Extended Family Drama: How to Manage Family Members Who Interject Themselves into Your Parenting Journey."

Join the SonRise village as we welcome activist, mentor, and mental health professional Dr. Halim Ali to discuss the Mile High Chess Club, established by From The Heart Foundation, to cultivate the minds and spirits of adolescent youth whom society may deem as “at-risk” individuals. Listen in as he describes the rigorous journey of enlightenment and empowerment that the youth embark upon, known as the Rites of Passage Program.

Join us on the SonRise Podcast as we welcome Dr. Lee Johnson III, a health and wellness expert, to explore how we can inspire a culture of wellness and positive habits for the next generation as men and caregivers. Dr. Johnson shares valuable insights from his experiences, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing physical and mental well-being. Discover practical tips for integrating self-care into daily life.

In society, youth are constantly bombarded with imagery and messaging counterproductive to their growth and well-being. These messages can, unfortunately harm their mindset. But what happens when we intentionally pour into our youth, helping them shift toward a more positive mentality? SonRise welcomes Entrepreneur, Trainer, and Wellness Advocate John Houston Smith for an enlightening discussion that will help parents and youth alike.

Mustering up the strength to seek help during times of trouble is no small feat, especially when doing so is not a practice that has been normalized within our families or our communities. To kick off Men’s Mental Health Month, Dr. Rick Wallace will join us to share the latest stats, facts, and intellect to help create open conversations. He will also share strategies and ways to foster a supportive environment where seeking help is a sign of strength.

Black parents are tasked with the immense responsibility of parenting and providing love, empowerment, and speaking life into our children in an environment that may seek to adultify and dehumanize them. This places Black parents in a position where they are often forced to protect first and ask questions later. While this is understandable, it may also damage our relationships with our children.

Parents working to balance work and home life demands may find themselves overwhelmed and exhausted, especially if a teen is struggling with mental wellness. Unfortunately, this stress can begin to impact how parents perform at work.

SonRise welcomes Dr. Marie Smith-East to discuss teen mental health and its impact on parent work performance.

In observance of National Mental Health Awareness Month, join SonRise for a special BET News Conversation featuring Alexandria Queen-Sneed, producer of BET's "America in Black,"

Look inside the show's production, which features Taraji P. Henson, Crystal Renee Hayslett, and our founders, Keith Lawson and Kelli Richardson-Lawson.

Sometimes, something seems to trigger a completely unexpected response when you think you have reached total healing in a particular area. That's why when you embark upon a healing journey intentionally, it can feel similar to navigating unknown terrain full of land mines. Join resident expert Dr. Linda McGhee, psychologist and founder of McGhee & Associates, to continue discussing hope and healing for parents.

In traffic, intersections are places where collisions are likely to occur. Many facets of our identity intersect to form who we are as whole beings. These intersections have implications for our mental and physical health. Changemaker, Kimberley Robinson Alexander discusses the intersectionality of mental illness and chronic illness and the role that isolation has played in the pandemic.

Dr. Linda McGhee, psychologist and founder of McGhee & Associates, guided us in discussing how parents can find hope and healing. Join us for a SonRise session that will inspire you. We hope to see you on the call!

If you have ever gone on a road trip with a trusted friend, you have probably easily allowed them to be your co-pilot as you navigate unknown territory. You likely trust them to handle the navigation, telling you which turn to take next while you keep your eyes on the road ahead. Well, the same goes for the journey of life. We don't always know what lies ahead, but we must trust our perfect co-pilot and have faith that we will reach our intended destination.

With so much ALWAYS going on, we must remember to breathe. God breathed into us "the breath of life" so that in times of chaos, turmoil, and unease, we would have a source greater than ourselves to pull strength from. This resurrection Sunday edition of The Sonrise Project is a gentle reminder to BREATHE. Join us as a transformational speaker Dr. Vikki Johnson shares tips for maintaining peace in times of stress.

This dialogue will provide a space for individual and collective awareness and accountability. We will use a topic that most people are familiar with as a metaphor we can apply. Attendees will be provided a space to add or sharpen tools for their toolbox used to navigate through our journeys of life.

Life is full of challenges and obstacles we must overcome. Sometimes, we lean on our families for guidance to get to the other side. Other times our friends can give us just the right push to jump through some of these hurdles, but there are also times they may not have an answer. This is when the help of a qualified therapist can be useful.

As our children enter high school, parents quickly learn that there is no concrete “game plan” or “playbook” for navigating these critical years. And for some of us, our children are forced to navigate an environment that may not always be welcoming or diverse. Join as the Vice Principal shares his perspective and insights as he helps to guide children in these critical high school years.

As parents, we spend our children's entire childhood upbringing striving to meet their physical, mental, emotional, and financial needs. However, once they grow up and transition into adulthood, it is more challenging to have a pulse on what's going on in their lives, especially if they have gone away for college.

SonRise celebrates our three-year anniversary, and in honor of that, we have decided to look at "The Power of Three." Did you know that according to Bible scholars, the number three is a number of great significance? The number three was referenced in the Bible 467 times, which signifies completeness. According to the scriptures, there were three wise men, Jesus prayed in the garden three times before being crucified, and he was resurrected on the third day.