Dr. Alfiee

05/01/2026

Over the past few weeks, we’ve shared glimpses into my new book. These are just a few of the beautiful pieces of art, diverse, vibrant, glowing, uplifting, included in the pages of my book Rise and Thrive.

Let them be a reminder that you are amazing, you are loved, you are VALUED.

05/01/2026

May is here. 💜

And with it comes something we take seriously every single year: Mental Health Awareness Month.

This May, we're holding space for all of it — the hard days and the good ones. The feelings you can name and the ones you can't quite put into words yet.

What's one thing you want to feel more of this month? Drop it in the comments below. 👇

04/30/2026

I enjoyed joiing WFLA to discuss my new book Rise and Thrive sharing strategies for supporting ALL young people in caring for their mental health.

Mental health continues to dominate the national conversation as families navigate stress, uncertainty and limited support resources. Psychologist and Author of Rise and Thrive, Dr. Alfiee Breland-…

04/30/2026

Friendship drama happens — but how we RESPOND can change everything. 💕

This quick reflection from Rise and Thrive shows one simple notebook exercise to help you pause, reset, and respond with kindness instead of reacting in frustration.

Keep it real. Keep it healthy. Keep rising.

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04/29/2026

Summer is coming soon, and that is the perfect time to strengthen community wellness. 🌞

Want to be prepared?

Rise and Thrive fits beautifully into summer bridge programs, orientation activities, or staff development retreats.

Each section is grounded in culturally relevant research and designed to help young people identify personal strengths, practice self-compassion, and set healthy boundaries.

Explore how this resource can complement your campus or organization’s summer initiatives — and help your community rise and thrive. 💛

Preorder at link in bio or https://book.dralfiee.com

04/28/2026

Today’s sneak peek: “Boundaries & Social Media.” 🌿
Rise and Thrive helps young people explore what healthy online boundaries look like — and how to protect their peace when the digital world feels overwhelming.
Caregivers, try this: Have a 5-minute conversation with your teen about what feels like “too much” on social media. Listen. Breathe. Connect. 💬
Small steps, big healing.

04/28/2026

Today’s vision blog gets a bit more in the “why” behind Rise and Thrive, how it’s connected to the 2025 State of Mental Health of Youth and Young Adults of Color report, and why culturally relevant mental health tools are necessary for us and our communities.

Want better support for the young people in your life? Then this is the perspective you need right now. Read the blog and step into a more inclusive way to heal.

Read more: https://dralfiee.com/vision_blogs/what-healing-actually-looks-like-for-us/

04/27/2026

We talk a lot about what’s broken in mental health.

But I’m deeply committed to showing what’s being built.

In just 18 months, the MATTIE Fund has invested $12 million into over 50 organizations advancing mental health equity across this country.

And here’s what matters most to me:

This capital didn’t just move—it moved *intentionally*:
🗣️Into the hands of leaders who reflect the communities they serve.

🗣️Into spaces that center women, girls, and gender-expansive people.

🗣️Into work that understands healing is not one-size-fits-all.

‼️Because equity isn’t an idea.‼️
It’s a practice. 👩🏾‍⚕️
It’s a decision. 🧠
🌻It’s where—and who—you choose to invest in.🌻

The MATTIE Fund is one expression of that commitment.
And we are just getting started.

InclusiveHealing

04/24/2026

Throwback to when I joined hosted ny my friend and colleague .damour and

empowerment is such an important topic to me, which is why it was so important for me to include it in my new book rise and thrive. I included many exercises and really wrote. This book is not only a love letter, but as a tool of empowerment for us all

04/22/2026

When I wrote Rise and Thrive, I had three groups in mind who would get the most out of it. More than that? Rise and Thrive speaks to the young and old (but still young at heart), teens and parents, counselors and mentors. There’s nothing else out there for us like Rise and Thrive.

04/21/2026

Behind every book is a reason for why it came to be. For me? I created this because it’s a book I wish I had back when I was younger. When I felt invisible. Or that I didn’t belong.
If you’ve ever felt that way, this book is for you. It’s different from what is out there for us. Give my latest blog post a read and I think you’ll see why Rise and Thrive is more than just a book. For some of us and our loved ones, it’s a lifeline.

Read more here: https://dralfiee.com/vision_blogs/why-i-wrote-this-book/