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29 Jun, 2026
Session 2 Recap — Monitoring Our Mental Health
15 participants. One safe space. A powerful conversation.
Last Sunday, we gathered online for our second Mental Health & Wellness session, led by Dr. Davia Titus-Thomas of Peace of Mind Mental Health & Wellness LLC. Together, we explored what it really means to care for our minds — as Haitian immigrants, as families, as a community.
What we covered in Session 2:
- The immigrant experience — Homesickness, language barriers, worry about status and family separation: real pressures, not weaknesses.
- Recognizing the signs — How distress shows up in Haitian culture: through the body, through silence, through spiritual language.
- The 2-week rule — If symptoms last 2 weeks or more — sadness, fatigue, withdrawal — don't wait. Reach out.
- 5 daily practices — Check in with yourself, track your mood, listen to your body, talk to someone, notice patterns.
Menm jan kò nou bezwen swen, lespri nou bezwen swen tou. — Just as our body needs care, our mind needs care too.
— Dr. Davia Titus-Thomas — Peace of Mind Mental Health & Wellness LLC
We also talked about how faith and family are powerful tools — and how they work best alongside professional care, not instead of it. Seeking help is not a sign of weakness. Mande èd se yon fòs.
🗓️ Join us for Session 3!
Sunday, July 26, 2026 · 3:00 – 4:30 PM · Virtual (Zoom)
A new topic, the same safe and welcoming space. All are welcome — in Kreyòl, English, and French.
To receive the Zoom link or learn more, contact us at (908) 620-5053 or info@lakayaccessante.org.
🚨 In crisis? Call or text 988 — free, 24/7, Kreyòl interpreters available.
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