Before she gave the feeling that comes with racial discrimination a name, Mary-Frances Winters felt it constantly. She calls it "a dull ... Read More
Mental Health
8 Foods That Help Relieve Stress
Stress does not do the body good. As a working mother of two, juggling schedules, events, my career and life, I am no stranger to stress. My ... Read More
6 Reasons Autism In Black People Stays Hidden
The word “autism” seems to be everywhere these days. Whether it’s a neighborhood child down the road, kids at your child’s school, or ... Read More
4 Tips To Help Your Child’s Back-To-School Anxiety
Back-to-school season is upon us – if you couldn’t tell by the uniforms and school supplies strewn all over every department store. And, as ... Read More
My Mission to Revolutionize Mental Health Support for Black Athletes
Dr. LaKeitha Poole's journey to becoming a mental health professional is one marked by resilience, passion, and a commitment to underserved ... Read More
16 Hidden Costs of Code-Switching for Black Professionals
For Black professionals, code-switching—changing one's speech and behavior to fit in with white-centric "professional" standards—is ... Read More
5 Secrets To Managing Stress
“I’m so stressed!” If I had a dollar for every time I heard that, I would never work another day in my life. Seriously speaking, stress is ... Read More
Eating for Mental Health: The Essential Guide to a Balanced Mind
Each July, we celebrate the legacy of author, advocate, and trailblazer Bebe Moore Campbell by recognizing National Minority Mental Health ... Read More
Resilience Reborn: How I Transformed Trauma into Triumph
Ce Anderson's story is a compelling narrative of resilience, transformation, and empowerment. Born to a single mother during the height of ... Read More
Cedars-Sinai Leads Mental Health Study to Help Black Pregnant Women
Although Black women are twice as likely as white women to develop perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs), such as postpartum ... Read More
This Is What Black Families Really Think About Mental Health Care
If you have seen firsthand how mental health challenges like anxiety, depression, or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can impact one's ... Read More
4 Myths About PTSD Debunked
June marks PTSD Awareness Month, an important time to provide education and resources to those who may be suffering, whether they realize it ... Read More
