Due to multiple historical and socioeconomic factors, Black Americans are twice as likely as white Americans to develop late-onset ... Read More
Mental Health
Before You Cancel Cousin Kanye West, Let’s Talk
By now, you’ve seen the various headlines of “Kanye West said this,” and “Kanye West did that,”—I don’t think we need to catch up on that ... 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
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 weren't the typical family who went to Sunday ... Read More
Relax, Relate, Release: Find Your ‘Happy Place’ In 6 Easy Steps
Remember that old episode of "A Different World" where Whitley went to the therapist and was given the advice to "Relax, Relate and Release" ... Read More
“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 is a ... Read More
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 to going to the yoga studio to practice ... Read More
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 of maintaining a healthy relationship with ... Read More
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 found that gun-related deaths, ... 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
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