Heritage Ambassadors™ play an integral role in supporting positive mental health for Black youth and families in their communities. Black youth suffer from high rates of race-based stress that, if left untreated, develops into racial trauma - a condition researchers have linked anxiety, depression, isolation, and suicidal behavior. BMH Connect™ seeks to address these issues through play-based interventions that inspire real conversations around race-based issues affecting Black youth today. Your decision to become a Heritage Ambassador™ is an important first step to help Black youth heal from racial trauma and reclaim their childhood.