This research study employs a qualitative approach to explore the mental health concerns and help-seeking behavior of Black college students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Previous research has highlighted cultural barriers that hinder Black students from accessing or utilizing mental health services, but recent evidence suggests a growing trend of increased help-seeking rates. Nevertheless, limited empirical work exists in understanding their lived experiences, their ability to overcome these barriers, and their motivation to seek assistance. To address this research gap, a qualitative interpretive study was conducted, using a Critical Race Theory (CRT) framework to examine the help-seeking experiences of 10 Black college students at HBCUs. By employing in-depth interviews and participant drawings, this study explores the reasons behind these students' decisions to seek mental health support while on campus and the factors influencing their help-seeking behavior. The findings indicate that these students often delay seeking help until faced with a mental health crisis. However, when they do seek assistance, they challenge conventional, racially influenced coping methods and cultural misconceptions regarding mental health. This demonstrates a generational culture shift among Black college students, as they redefine their understanding of mental health. Consequently, they actively engage in reshaping the narrative surrounding mental health and traditional coping mechanisms within their families and communities, aiming to reduce the stigma associated with mental health issues. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]