The Intersection of Slavery, Christianity, and Our Current Health
I grew up in the church; my mother is a preacher, as are countless other family members. We ...
Mental Health
“Strong Black Man” Hurts Black Men with Mental Health Issues
To be African American, male, and mentally ill is to face a particular cultural medical challenge. Emotional vulnerability ...
Hate Mondays? Here’s How To Make Them Better
When you wake up on Monday mornings, are you excited and ready to take on the new day ...
FEELING STRESSED? THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT! 5 FREE MEDITATION APPS TO TRY RIGHT NOW.
When I first started practicing yoga, I was solely in it for the physical benefits. I looked forward ...
READY, SET, GLOW! SIMPLE MENTAL HACKS TO START LIVING YOUR BEST LIFE
Self-care is a pretty big deal and for good reason! To put it simply, self-care is the importance ...
How To Talk To Your Child After A School or Neighborhood Shooting
The rate of children killed by guns in the U.S. is several times higher than any other country. Researchers ...
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 ...
Need A Pick Me Up? Try These 5 Affordable Self-Care Acts
Everyone deserves a bit of “me time”. It’s a time to take to yourself and listen to what ...
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 ...
5 Things The National Museum of African American History & Culture Did For My Self-Esteem
When I saw our first black president Barack Obama, Oprah Winfrey, and Will Smith stand proudly outside of ...
Tardive Dyskinesia & Parkinson’s Disease: What’s The Difference?
The crippling side effect of certain prescribed medications known as Tardive Dyskinesia still tackles up to 30 percent ...
Traveling For Success: Why You Need The Mental Break
I can recall the very first trip I took with my family. It was a simple road trip ...
Early-Onset Puberty Could Be the Source of Adult Depression in Some Women
“Quite frankly, I’ve been depressed for most of my life,” says Latoya Shauntay Snell, of Brooklyn, who started ...
What’s Worse Than Obesity? Experts Say Loneliness
A new study suggests that loneliness could become an even bigger public health threat than obesity. According to ...
