Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: Who Suffers The Most?
Posttraumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is generally thought of as something that military veterans or victims of war-time events are affected by. But actually, PTSD…
Mental Health
Singer Vivian Green Finds Healing In Faith
Soul singer Vivian Green faced every parent’s worst nightmare: her newborn son, Jordan, was not expected to live due to the diagnosis of a mysterious…
The 6 Best Foods For Better Mental Health
What is serotonin? This naturally-produced chemical is believed to contribute to feelings of well-being and happiness. Fluctuating levels of serotonin can have a very negative…
Drug Overdose: How To Handle The Situation
How do you deal with a drug overdose and drug abuse? What are the symptoms and treatment options? Overdosing on drugs or other types of…
The Newton Tragedy: What Our Grief Teaches Us
The NMA, on behalf of its physicians, their families and colleagues expresses heartfelt sympathy to the victims and their families in Newtown, Connecticut. “On behalf…
The Side Effects Of Being Online
You’re on your computer all day at work. If you’re like most people, you’re constantly monitoring your smartphone as you type on your computer. Then,…
Lessons From Sandy Hook: Guns & Black Mental Health
The Sandy Hook tragedy truly reminds us all of how dangerous our country has become. As an African-American physician, I have always understood the potential…
8 Ways To Unwind After Work
The last thing you want to do when you get home from a long day of work is to do more work. Some days are…
How To Talk To Children About Gun Violence
Today we are seeing far too many tragedies unfold, many of them involving children. Parents and teachers are faced with the challenge of discussing tragic…
Cool Off That Hot Temper
It’s normal to get angry at times. Screaming or fuming for hours after the driver in front of you failed to use their turn signal…
Postpartum Depression: What Every Black Mom Needs To Know
Just had a baby? Feeling sad or depressed? Don’t worry…you are not alone. One in 8 women is affected by postpartum depression (PPD) within the…
Ecstasy Drug May Help Treat PTSD
New research suggests that a party drug may be effective for even the most resistant post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD. Research concludes that people suffering…
Managing Stress In An Emergency
Unfortunately, emergency situations are almost inevitable. While it would be ideal to simply avoid hardships, or to always be able to handle them calmy, this…
Just 5 Minutes Of “Green Exercise” Improves Mental Health
Is there such a thing as green exercise? The word green is often associated with concepts like the energy and recycling. The term that was…
Black Suicide: The Truth Behind The Stigma
Don Cornelius. Junior Seau. Chris Lighty. Now Kansas City Chiefs starting linebacker Jovan Belcher. Once again, the spotlight has been brought back to an issue that deserves,…
10 Ways To Stress Less In 10 Minutes
Life is stressful for most people. The problem is that, after a while, it can damage our health and well-being. Surprisingly, stress can affect everything from…
