Battling foggy brain? Happens to everyone, right? It begins with something small, like ‘where did I park the car?’ Until, you realize that ... Read More
Depression
Is There A Link Between Plant-Based Diets & Depression?
While going vegan or vegetarian has been known to reduce the risk of diabetes and heart disease. New research proposes that opting for a ... Read More
Sloane Stephens: Here To Stay
This year's semi-finals of tennis' U.S. Open there is a lot of "black girl magic." Madison Keys, Sloane Stephens and Venus Williams, who, ... Read More
Tasha Cobbs: “We Don’t Talk About Mental Health Enough In Church”
Before 2014, many haven't heard of the name of Tasha Cobbs outside of her hometown, but it all changed with one song. Cobbs released an ... Read More
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 based on the 1996 novel Push by Sapphire. As ... 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
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. Depression ... Read More
When A Parent Dies: How To Cope
The loss of a parent is a horrible thing for anyone to endure. Having both old and young family members die at different parts of my life ... 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
10 Overlooked Signs They May Be Bipolar
When it comes to mental illness, there are plenty of stereotypes. But in reality, mood disorders can be hard to pinpoint—particularly in ... Read More
My Story: Postpartum Depression Almost Took My Life But A ‘Ride Or Live’ Friend Saved Me
"He's cheating again," I whispered into the phone, fighting through the brain fog that my newly prescribed depression meds gave ... Read More
From Aerobics To Zumba: The Best Types Of Exercise For Your Fitness Goals
You know exercising is good for you and that you're supposed to do it, but what type of exercise should you do? There's so many options ... Read More