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
Mental Health
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 to Detroit for a family reunion, but I can remember the ... Read More
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 menstruating at the age of ... Read More
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 an AARP's Loneliness ... Read More
Tips for Celebrating the Small Victories Along the Way
Are you a person who consciously sets goals for yourself? Like – I want to get to my favorite exercise class Saturdays and Wednesdays. Or, I ... Read More
These Nutrients Might Stop You From Losing Your Mind
Reportedly, there are around 3.5 million people in the United States diagnosed with schizophrenia. It is one of the leading causes of ... Read More
Eat to Feel Happy or Eat to Feel Sad – It’s Your Choice
Most of us know that eating healthy helps prevent developing a variety of diseases, including cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. What you ... Read More
Mental Health & Corporate America: Why I Clocked Out At 28
This topic is a very new yet touchy subject for me. I grew up with the mindset that if you played by the rules, checked all the boxes, got ... Read More
Self-Reflection: 7 Questions to Ask Today for a Better Tomorrow
The new year is finally here and our eyes are bright and hopeful for what is to come. Self-reflection is an underestimated tool when it ... Read More
‘Therapy for Black Girls’ Online Community Connects Black Women with the Help They Seek
Stereotypically, black women are seen as the strongest humans on the planet and have to remain strong at all times in order take care of ... Read More
Laughter May Work Like Meditation in the Brain
Everyone loves a good laugh, it’s the single reason we all tune-in to things like The Shade Room, the latest in Reality TV, and attend ... Read More
Give Birth to a New You in the New Year
As 2017 nears it's close, it's an excellent time to take inventory of the blessings and breakthroughs you've enjoyed, the challenges and ... Read More