"...the only way for me to define my message was for me to be the one who delivered it” - Valerie Jarrett (Excerpt from Finding My Voice: My ... Read More
Anxiety
How “Grief-cations” Can Help Us Cope With Loss
Grief is the space through which we process a multitude of emotions in the midst of loss. Many of us try to avoid it, but it is ultimately a ... Read More
Restlessness, Does It Really Affect Your Energy?
One thing we always hear successful people talk about is the importance of rest. Although there are some that would disagree, rest takes a ... Read More
6 Ways To Protect Your Mental Health At Work
Mental health has been one of the most talked about topics last year and this year is starting out no different. Many celebrities like ... Read More
5 Ways To Practice Self Care At Work
Work, for many people, causes stress. Whether it is worrying about upcoming deadlines or juggling a busy schedule, the job is stressful to ... Read More
Bi-Weekly Massage: Self-Care or Selfish?
Massage is often seen as a pretentious act designed for the elite and those who can afford the service, but massage is actually a form of ... Read More
Racial Trauma Looks & Feels Like This
Psychologists have known for quite some time that racism negatively affects mental and physical health. We have long known that racial bias ... Read More
#BDOBookshelf: For Black Women Battling Depression ‘Strong On The Outside, Dying On The Inside’ Is A Lifeline [EXCLUSIVE EXCERPT]
Behind the smiles, nice clothes, fancy job title and the seemingly got-it-all-together appearance, many Black women are barely holding on. ... Read More
15 Ways To Truly Help Someone Who Has Depression [VIDEO]
According to the World Health Organization, depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide. Who knew? Nikki Lynette. The blogger, ... Read More
#BlackGirlHealing: My Life After I Stopped Taking Depression Meds
When I was prescribed medication for anxiety and depression five months ago, I was extremely apprehensive about taking it. The first time ... Read More
Can Pokémon Go Really Improve Your Mental Health?
Love it hate it, Pokémon Go, a new mobile game based on the popular 1995 game, is helping people with depression and anxiety alleviate their ... Read More
Stress Can Undo Benefits Of A Healthy Diet, Ladies
Stress could undo some of your healthy food choices, a new study suggests. Stressful events from the day before appear to eradicate any ... Read More