It’s an emotional blow when the doctor reveals your diabetes diagnosis. You’re not alone. Diabetes is a disease plaguing more than 29 ... Read More
Depression
#BlackGirlHealing: “By Varying Lengths Of Thread I Continued To Hang On”
Growing up, I saw the image of women being not only backbones, but essentially feeling an obligation to be the proverbial martyr ... Read More
Healing Black Mothers: Whether Pregnant Or Postpartum Get Screened For Depression
If you’re pregnant or have recently given birth, you should be screened for depression, a new U.S. Preventative Task Force ... Read More
Black Women Aren’t Supposed to Talk About This — But She Did
As Black women--strong Black women--there are some preconceived notions about what is expected of us. We've got to always have it all ... Read More
More Than Teasing: LGBT Youth & Lasting Mental Health Problems
Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) teens who experience severe harassment can suffer from serious mental health problems, a new ... Read More
Are You ‘Too Blessed To Be Stressed’?
Sunday morning after church service, Deacon Johnson was on his way out and getting ready to watch the Washington Redskins football game. He ... Read More
Marvin Sapp: Life After Death
Marvin Sapp, award-winning gospel artist and pastor, recently shared his heart on the state of Christian ministers committing suicide and ... Read More
#SquadGoals: How Friendships Are Good For Your Health At Every Stage
Does your circle dictate your health? A new study from researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill says yes. In fact, the ... Read More
Lalah Hathaway: Continuing The Legacy
Singer Lalah Hathaway’s first recording was in 1969. It was recorded when she couldn't talk yet. She wasn’t even a year old. How does that ... Read More
Cam Newton: “Be Humble Or Be Humbled”
The Carolina Panthers football team took everyone by storm in the 2015-2016 football season. With the team setting NFL winning records, many ... Read More
Defeated, Ashamed And Powerless: How One Mother Healed From Child Loss
Queenie was like many first-time expecting mothers: eating all the right things to nourish the baby, preparing the baby's room for her ... Read More
Running Out On Depression
We all know what running does for the body. Obviously, it burns fat. But running affects more than your physical state. It also does wonders ... Read More