A trailblazing resource for Black and queer people, by Black and queer experts Because nothing should be about us without us! The first of its kind, this much-needed guide offers insights, strategies, and coping skills forfolks at the intersection of Blackness and queerness—identities thatcome with unique psychological and cultural experiencesrarely reflected in mental health research or populardiscussion. Systemic burdens are heavy, and mental health struggles are a perfectly normal response to conditions designed to make us unwell. But when the going gets tough, support is available, too.Approaching topics like internalized racism,medical mistrust, and gender expression with compassion, clarity, andhumor, each chapterblazes a trail toward better treatment and wellbeing for anyone who's felt disregarded in their doctor's officeor in conversations about mental health. Authored by twoBlack and queer mental health professionals, this compassionate and accessible book drawsuponon their clinical expertise, personal backgrounds, and the latest researchto connectus with ourtruest, most joyful self-expression.