Gabourey Sidibe Speaks Out: “Depression Is A Real Thing For All Of Us”
Gabourey Sidibe burst on the scene in 2009 as the titular star of Lee Daniels’ Precious, a film ...
Mental Health
Trap Yoga: Affirming The Value Of Black Men’s Lives
Now, more than ever, Black men need a safe space to find a brief moment of peace. The ...
Take The Quiz: How Stressed Are You?
Any change in your life can lead to stress. This includes even pleasurable activities, such as vacations or ...
Racial Trauma Looks & Feels Like This
Psychologists have known for quite some time that racism negatively affects mental and physical health. We have long ...
What You Should Know Before Taking Antidepressants
Medication can help millions of people who struggle with depression, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. ...
How Worrying Affects The Body (And What To Do About It)
Let’s be real: there are a lot of things to worry about right now. From the government, to ...
Wayne Brady: “I Had A Complete Breakdown”
Multi-talented actor, host and comedian Wayne Brady has made audiences laugh for years on shows like “Whose Line Is ...
Jamie Foxx: Overcoming Alcoholism & Losing His Mind At 18
Jamie Foxx is best known as the talented singer, actor and writer. In his many roles, Jamie always ...
Where Is Food On The Mental Health Pyramid?
When we think about our mental health, we rarely think about food. We might consider that our emotional ...
My Story: Near Fatal Crash, Paralyzed, But Still Standing!
When we first learned of Lizzy O.’s story, it was heartbreaking. But as we read on, we quickly ...
#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 ...
#BlackGirlHealing: The Healing Power Of Sisterhood
When I got the call from my mother that my younger brother was in jail, I felt ...
5 Things NOT To Say To Someone Depressed
People who are depressed have a lot on their mind and with that a lot of questions they ...
Black People Don’t Kill Themselves: 4 Common Mental Health Misperceptions
“Black people don’t commit suicide.” My client’s grandmother spat the words out angrily while staring at me in ...
