“There’s a melancholy in me that never goes away. I’m 50% happy and 50% sad at any given moment.” - Billy Bob Thorton As a humanist, ... Read More
Mental Health
Teens Create App For People In Distress: “It’s Ok To NOT Be Ok”
Some people say suck it up, others say, "you'll get over it." But when you're in trouble, or feel that you have no one, it's hard to do ... Read More
Here’s How Your Benefits Support Mental Health and Substance Abuse
Mental health and substance abuse disorders affect a substantial amount of individuals in the United States. It is estimated that 1 in 5 ... Read More
Addressing How Racial Inequities Impact Dementia
Due to multiple historical and socioeconomic factors, Black Americans are twice as likely as white Americans to develop late-onset ... Read More
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