SPADE Mental Health — Suicide, PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Epilepsy

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(01) Our purpose

Some things are hard to say. They still deserve space.

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Being heard

SPADE Mental Health exists to break the silence around mental health in the African American community — through grounded conversation, culture, and shared vulnerability.

For too long, these struggles have been carried quietly, behind stigma and shame. We make room for the things that are hard to say — at the kitchen table, in the barbershop, between friends and across generations. Through honest stories, meaningful resources, and a community that shows up for each other, we help people speak their truth and find their way toward healing.

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What SPADE stands for

  1. Suicide

    Breaking the silence around suicidal thoughts and creating space for hope.

  2. PTSD

    Healing from trauma that lingers in our minds and bodies.

  3. Anxiety

    Facing overwhelming worries and fears with compassion, understanding, and tools for inner calm.

  4. Depression

    Confronting the shadows and reclaiming joy, purpose, and light.

  5. Epilepsy

    Raising awareness and supporting those living with neurological and mental health challenges.

Together, these letters form SPADE — a reminder that while these battles are real, they do not define us. With faith, tools, and community, we can move from struggle toward peace.

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Epileptic warrior

(02) Meet the founder

Paul Anthony Henderson Jr.

Founder · SPADE Mental Health

Once hidden in shame. Now worn as a badge of honor.

Paul Anthony Henderson Jr. was born in Las Vegas, Nevada, and raised in Spartanburg, South Carolina. In 2004, during his ninth-grade year, Anthony was diagnosed with epilepsy after experiencing a series of seizures that changed his life forever. One unforgettable day in band class led to a cascade of episodes, including a grand mal seizure that landed him in the hospital and marked the beginning of his journey with epilepsy.

Living with seizures and the effects of medication — like short-term memory loss — was once something Anthony hid in shame. Today, he wears it as a badge of honor. He embraces his identity as an epileptic warrior, using his platform to share his truth, inspire resilience, and create space for conversations that often go unheard.

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Healing isn’t a race. It’s a return.

(03) The podcast

Start with a conversation.

Honest, unhurried conversations about the things we were taught not to talk about. Press play — right here, no app required.

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    (04) Curriculum & guided practices

    Tools built for real life.

    Coming soon

    Take the conversation deeper. We’re building self-paced guidance and live cohorts for mindful living — made to fit around work, family, and everything else you carry. First up: Carry It Different.

    1. 01

      Self-paced masterclasses

      Audio lessons and workbooks you can return to anytime.

    2. 02

      Live cohorts

      Small groups that move through the work together.

    3. 03

      Guided practices

      Short reflections for the moments in between.

    An open blank notebook, a pen, a speckled ceramic mug and a plum linen book on a sunlit wooden table.
    Coming soon · Four-part masterclass

    Carry It Different

    You check on everybody. But who checks on you?

    As men, we carry the pressure to succeed, provide, meet expectations, and keep moving forward. But what happens when that weight starts affecting us in ways we don’t talk about?

    Carry It Different is a four-part masterclass presented by SPADE Mental Health that explores:

    1. 01 The pressures men face
    2. 02 How those pressures show up in everyday life
    3. 03 The importance of genuine connection
    4. 04 When to seek additional support

    Because being strong doesn’t mean carrying everything alone.

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    Carry It Different · Coming soon

    Strong was never the problem. Carrying it alone is.

    (05) The shop

    Wear what matters.

    First drop coming soon

    Every piece is a conversation starter. Heavyweight essentials carrying the words we all need to hear a little more often.

    A man in a cream t-shirt printed with “Healing is not linear.” in plum lettering, standing in a warm living room. Coming soon

    “Healing Is Not Linear” Tee

    Heavyweight cream cotton

    $45

    A woman wearing a black t-shirt reading “Check on your people.” carrying a cream tote bag that reads “Make space.” Coming soon

    “Check On Your People” Tee

    Garment-dyed black cotton · Shown with the Make Space tote

    $45

    Want first dibs when the shop opens?

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