The first Dr. Maria Tee was launched in February 2020 as a way to celebrate Black History Month. The messages on the shirts acknowledge the importance of one’s mental well-being especially in the Black community. The t-shirts serve as a practical reminder that we must prioritize our mental health to ensure a high quality of life. They prompt the benefits of therapy, breaking generational trauma and shifting the narrative. The goal with each shirt is to help increase awareness while being fashionable because your mental health matters.