Think that a hug is just a nice way to greet someone you haven't seen in a long time? Think again. There's a reason why hugs feel so good, ... Read More
Mental Health
Taye Diggs Takes on Schizophrenia with Sister: Anything is Possible
Actor Taye Diggs is opening up about his younger sister’s schizophrenia diagnosis and how proud he is of her for embracing her mental ... Read More
17 Signs of Abuser You May Have Missed (Man or Woman)
You may not have seen it, but the video of music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs beating his then ex-girlfriend Cassie, has been unearthed and has ... Read More
DBT Is A Powerful Therapy —Especially For Black Women. But what is it??
Trauma may affect mental health for years. Single or repeated trauma may make managing emotions and actions difficult. When seeking ... Read More
The “Seat At The Table” Is Rickety: Blackness In Corporate Spaces
I have been doing a lot of reflecting on what the past year meant to me. Decisions I made, the people I surrounded myself with, moments when ... Read More
Remembering Will Downing’s Daughter Gone by Suicide: ‘Till We Meet Again’
Will Downing, the smooth, baritone voice singer who has been creating his brand of sophisticated soul for nearly 40 years, is remembering ... Read More
How to Help Your Man De-Stress After a Long Day
As a woman, I’ve come to accept myself as a multifaceted being- as we all are. I’m strong but I experience moments when I feel less than and ... Read More
5 Things The National Museum of African American History & Culture Did For My Self-Esteem
When I saw our first Black president Barack Obama, Oprah Winfrey, and Will Smith stand proudly outside of the momentous five-story monument, ... Read More
5 Ways To De-Stress Daily
There's been increased interest in mental health as more high-profile individuals have come out of hiding about their struggles with ... Read More
Alone or Lonely: When Solitude Becomes Unhealthy
Life brings its ups and downs. When my father passed away last year, I needed some time alone…apart from courteous “How’re you doings” and ... Read More
Lark Voorhies at 50: From Mental Health To Moving Forward
Lark Voorhies is best known for playing the cute, loveable, rich teen Lisa Turtle on the NBC sitcom “Saved By the Bell”. She is one of four ... Read More
3 Simple Ways To Stress Less
Discomfort is one thing, but stress can affect your health. It's a well-known fact that stress can cause a host of very dangerous ... Read More
