ROBYN C. HILL Healer, Author, Speaker, Entrepreneur time out of her busy schedule to speak with Phenomenal Woman, about her life and career.
According to a report by the World Health Organization (WHO), “Five of the ten leading causes of disability worldwide are mental problems (major depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorders, alcohol use and obsessive-compulsive disorders). These disorders – together with anxiety, depression and stress – have a definitive impact on any working population and should be addressed within that context. They may also develop into long-term disorders with accompanying forms of disability.” The report also indicated, “More than 40 million people in the US are estimated to have some type of mental health disorder and, of that number, 4-5 million adults are considered seriously mentally ill.”
The second oldest of three siblings, Hill was raised in a two parent household. Her father worked full-time for a phone company while also being an entrepreneur, whether he was DJing, managing bands, or owning restaurants/bars. He was also deeply involved in the community, supporting their councilman and creating festivals. Her mom on the other hand raised the family and ran the businesses while her dad was at work, so entrepreneurialism and community service were a foundation that was laid for her from an early age.
These are daunting statistics and call for strategic and coordinated intervention. Professionals such as doctors, therapists, social workers and others are making meaningful differences in tackling the issue. Robyn C. Hill, Cleveland's healer- in-chief, and an expert in the field, is making a huge difference towards this cause. An author, speaker, founder and owner of Robyn C. Hill Counseling and Professional Development Services and Founder & Codirector at Great Lakes Black Authors, Hill recently took
A proud Clevelander, Hill is a product of the Cleveland Public School System and graduated from John Marshall High School before attending Kent State University. With more than 257,000 alumni worldwide and over 10,000 career-ready graduates each year, Kent State is a pride of Ohio and one of the largest universities in the U.S. Hill's deep interest and love for studying Black History led her to pursue her dreams and earn a Bachelor of Arts in PanAfrican Studies.
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