Award-winning Bill Withers created a number of hits that we still hear now, either as the original hits or as samples for some of today's ... Read More
Depression
Teens Create App For People In Distress: “It’s Ok To NOT Be Ok”
Some people say suck it up, others say, "you'll get over it." But when you're in trouble, or feel that you have no one, it's hard to do ... Read More
Why Racial Representation Matters in Mental Health Care
It’s a well-documented medical reality that some patients get worse care simply because of who they are. Women who go to the ER with acute ... Read More
FDA Approves 1st Drug For Tardive Dyskinesia
Ingrezza (valbenazine), the first drug to treat adults with the neurological disorder tardive dyskinesia, has been approved by the U.S. Food ... Read More
Medicines + Sex: Not Always A Good Mix
Drugs and certain medications seem to be all the hype these days amongst youth and mainstream media. It’s now popular to drop hints of your ... Read More
4 Ways to Support a Loved One Through Depression
The eve of Jan 30th, 2018 tragedy struck my family in the worst way. This was the day we discovered my 21-year-old cousin Paul had committed ... Read More
Diet May Be the Key to Reduce Risk of Depression
People with diabetes are at increased risk for depression. In fact, studies show people with diabetes are twice as likely to experience ... Read More
YOGA CAN HELP WITH DEPRESSION. HERE’S HOW.
’Tis the season that reintroduces us to breezy weather, our beloved rooftop brunches with friends and beachside spring break trips. That’s ... Read More
5 Millennial Black Leaders in Mental Health & Wellness
In my younger years, when I thought of mental health and wellness, I often thought it was something that older people had to worry about. ... Read More
4 Easy Ways To Tell If You’re Depressed
Sometimes the signs aren’t always clear. If you find yourself feeling a sudden heavy emotion in stressful situations from time to time, you ... Read More
It’s Time to Journal Your Way to Happiness
In the black community, the stigmas on depression and seeking help stem from a multitude of factors from lack of knowledge, socio-economic ... Read More
Is Your Job The Source of Your Depression?
Understanding the displacement of African Americans in the workplace can be a serious feat. From oppression and discrimination to exclusion ... Read More