Meet Dr. Jessica Clemons who has a whole movement behind her. She use Instagram to change the perceptions of mental health, called Dr. Jess by many of her 13K followers. This psychiatrist, a medical doctor who diagnoses and treats mental illness, uses her platform to not only shine a light on the brilliant work she’s doing but more importantly to connect her followers with each other and create a safe digital space for Black people to learn, grow and #BeWell

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“I saw the impact depression can have on a person’s life… I noticed if someone is suffering mentally, it becomes difficult, and sometimes impossible, to take care of themselves,” Dr. Jess recent interview. “I want to remind people to prioritize all aspects of their health by practicing self-care, taking ownership for emotional issues that negatively affect their lives,” Clemons says, “and shifting their mindsets from a passive way of engaging in life to an active one.”

It’s so special to see a female use her platform to teach an enlighten the people. God bless this Wonder Woman. 

Checkout her Instagram here @askdrjess