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Mental Health
Overcoming Bulimia: A Black Woman’s Struggle For Perfection
At age 12, Monqueescha didn’t know what having an eating disorder meant. She only knew that binging on her favorite comfort foods ... Read More
My Story: “Depression Is Not A Battle To Be Fought Alone”
I am a strong Black woman and I suffer from depression. I recall at a very young age feeling like something was “off.” While in early years, ... Read More
Darryl “DMC” McDaniels’ Message To Black Men: “Be Honest With Your Feelings…That’s Your Power”
Most hip-hop heads know lyrical mastermind Darryl “DMC” McDaniels from his days in the rap group Run-DMC. But most people, including ... Read More
Miss International Elise Banks Speaks Out On Busting Black Mental Health Stigma
Elise Banks has beauty, brains and a heart for the people. As the reigning Miss International and a clinical therapist, Banks uses her ... Read More
Eric “ET” Thomas: 15 Years Of Breathing Success [VIDEO]
"When you want to succeed as bad as you want to breathe, then you‘ll be successful” is quote you've probably read, heard, seen posted ... Read More
8 Ways President Obama Kept His Cool All These Years
Comedian Cedric the Entertainer has a running joke about how no other African American could be President of the United States like ... Read More
How to Recognize The Signs Of Depression In Youth
Everyone occasionally feels blue or sad, but these feelings are usually short-lived and pass within a couple of days. When you ... Read More
How Parents Can Talk To Their Children About Police Violence, Trauma & Growing Up Black
I’d be lying if I said I haven’t been avoiding these tough conversations with my children. One is a 3-year-old, extremely inquisitive and ... Read More
Here’s How Stars Like Angel Haze Are Changing The Way We View Teen Mental Illness
Although in the past, discussing mental health issues in a public forum was frowned upon – as if one should be embarrassed of their daily ... Read More
Black People DO Go To Therapy
Not long ago I viewed a YouTube video entitled, “Black Folks Don't Go to Therapy.” How could that be true when I know otherwise? ... Read More
Let’s Go Crazy: 7 Things We Can Learn From “Purple Rain”
July 27th marks the 33rd anniversary of the cult classic film, Purple Rain. As millions of us still are mourning the death of musical genius ... Read More