News stories and tragedies can be hard to deal with once you’ve seen them. Social media can make events feel like they’re even harder to get through. From Black men and women being ... Read More
Mental Health
The 5 Stages Of Grief: How To Get Through It
(BlackDoctor.org) -- Death has a bad name in our culture, and it is all too often that a grieving person is told to “get over it”, “carry on”, or “be strong” in the midst of their ... Read More
Could Volunteering Be The New Antidepressant?
Did you know that volunteering can not only improve your mental health, it can also help you live longer? Research has shown that those who regularly volunteer get the added ... Read More
Mild and Severe Signs of Tardive Dyskinesia
Tardive dyskinesia (TD) is estimated to affect at least 500,000 people in the U.S. within the next year. If affects those who use certain medications in the treatment of ... Read More
Schizophrenia & Other Mental Illnesses Common in Conflict Areas
About 22% of people who live in conflict areas suffer from mental health problems, a new study review finds. Common problems include depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress ... Read More
Tyler Perry On His Childhood: “It Was A Living Hell”
Many see the funny jokes, the Hollywood parties, the fame, and the box office dollars from actor, director, writer, and producer Tyler Perry, but many don't know the full story of ... Read More
Gratitude Journaling Made Easy!
A wise philosopher once cautioned, “The things a man allows to occupy his mind are the things that occupy his life”. While nobody intentionally chooses to rob themself of joy, ... Read More
One 6-Piece From Sanity: How Weight Is Weaponized Against Black Women
My entire life I have battled my impulse of whether or not to eat a 6-piece fried hard or kale. It has been a long, drawn-out, depressing, aggressive, evil battle. Worse still, the ... Read More
Black Teens + Depression: Facing Discrimination At Least 5 Times Daily
It’s common knowledge that Black adults often face discriminatory practices and micro-aggressions in corporate spaces, but we don’t often talk about the youth who are affected by ... Read More
New Year, New You: Becoming A Happier Healthier You In 2020
If it doesn't bring you love, peace, or positive energy, stop entertaining it. It would be a disservice if I only talked about the typical “I want to lose weight” new year's ... Read More
Haven’t Tried Sound Healing Yet? Here’s Why You Need To!
In recent news, we’ve seen waves of black and brown people finally give light to their personal hurdles and experiences with mental health and illness. Furthermore, with music ... Read More
4 Ways To Combat Burnout At Work
Burnout is something anyone can fall victim to. We all have bad days at work, but when it happens consistently it’s time to make a change. Hello, Loves! I’m not sure about you ... Read More
The Rare Disorder African Americans Living With Schizophrenia Or Bipolar Disorder Should Know About
For people living with chronic mental illness, like bipolar disorder or schizophrenia, treatment using antipsychotic medications can not only help them manage day-to-day but can ... Read More
How Gratitude Gets Us To Our Goals + 4 Ways To Practice It
“Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough.” —Oprah Winfrey As we enter the new year, ... Read More