Mental Health

A Secret to Surviving the Holidays: Don’t Stress the Small Stuff

There is a reason that many of us watch predictable holiday movies on Hallmark, Lifetime, and all the streaming services this time of year:...

Courtney B. Vance Gets Real About Black Men’s Mental Health

Actor Courtney B. Vance knew many Black men and boys were silently living in crisis when it came to their mental health. He was...

Tackling Racial Trauma: Addressing PTSD in the Black Community

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that affects individuals who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event. Research suggests that African...

Breaking the Bias: Racial Disparities in Schizophrenia Diagnosis

Schizophrenia is a complex mental illness that interferes with clear thinking, social relationships, and emotional management. Diagnosing schizophrenia is challenging, particularly in the early...

July Is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month

In 2008, July was designated as National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, aiming to address the mental health challenges faced by minority communities in...

What Men’s Health Month Means For African Americans

Men's Health Month occurs every June with this year's Men's Health Week occurring June 12th through the 18th. This month, we dedicate time to...

Black Music Month: How The Power Of Song Boosts Mental & Physical Health

National Black Music Month started nearly 45 years ago and celebrates the musical traditions of African Americans through all genres. From the highly energized...

Therapy’s Vital Role In The Black Community

African Americans and multiracial people experience unique mental health needs. From vicarious stress caused by racial trauma to increased burnout from caring for family...

Unmasking Bipolar Disorder: Challenges and Solutions for African Americans

Previously referred to as manic depression or manic depressive illness, bipolar disorder is one of several disorders that causes unusual changes in a person's...

Anxiety: What It Is And How It Affects The Black Community

Everyone experiences occasional anxiety, from self-consciousness before a big presentation to nervousness over job performance. However, ongoing worry or extreme fear is not something...

The Hidden World Of Depression In The Black Community

From major depressive disorder to perinatal depression to bipolar disorder, the black community is affected by depression just as much as any other ethnic...

The Caron Nazario Verdict, Police Videos, And PTSD

On December 5, 2020, U.S. Army lieutenant Caron Nazario was pulled over by two police officers in Windsor, Virginia for driving without a rear...

Push 3 For Joy! Hotline Offers Pep Talk From Elementary Students

Depression and anxiety have skyrocketed over the last few years. Between the pandemic, inflation, etc., we all could use encouraging pep talks now and...

Depression and Loneliness Speeds Up The Process of Aging

Research shows that being depressed or lonely can speed up the aging process faster than smoking or certain diseases. An individual's "biological age" is...

Rapper Megan Thee Stallion Launches Mental Health Website

Rapper Megan Thee Stallion launched a new mental health website to serve the BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ community. According to the Los Angeles Times, the website will...

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