According to the World Health Organization, depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide. Who knew? Nikki Lynette. The blogger, ... Read More
Mental Health
Illinois Hairstylists Now Required To Report Domestic Abuse
Historically, barbershops and beauty salons--especially those in the Black community--have been a safe place for conversation, bonding and ... Read More
Harlem Pastor Opens First-Of-Its-Kind Mental Health Center: “There’s A Normalization Of Trauma In This Community”
It's not uncommon within the Black church - and Black community at large - to be told "just pray on it" when it comes to matters of mental ... Read More
The 9 Best Healthy Christmas Gift Ideas
Trying to choose the best gift to give to someone? Sometimes it can be very difficult to figure out exactly what your loved ones want and ... Read More
Van Moody’s 8 Steps To Beat The Holiday Blues
The holidays are quickly approaching and while many people are decking the halls and enjoying festive parties, millions of Americans are ... Read More
We’ve Been Trained To Forgive & Forget But It’s Not Healthy To Pretend You’re Okay With Trump Being Elected
On December 19th, the members of the Electoral College will cast their ballots for the President of the United States. Although this vote is ... Read More
A Week Without Facebook Can Make You Happier
You’re not the only one who thinks Facebook is mentally draining. A new study by the University of Copenhagen found during a one-week ... Read More
I’m Heisman Trophy Winner, Rashaan Salaam, Dead At 42, Suspect Suicide
Former NFL running back Rashaan Salaam, 42, was found dead in a Boulder park on Monday night in what preliminary evidence points to a ... Read More
How “America’s Combat Nurse” Cherissa Jackson Won The Battle Against PTSD
Captain Cherissa Jackson, also known as "America's Combat Nurse," serves as a beacon of hope and inspiration to those suffering from ... Read More
#BlackGirlHealing: My Life After I Stopped Taking Depression Meds
When I was prescribed medication for anxiety and depression five months ago, I was extremely apprehensive about taking it. The first time ... Read More
Kanye West Hospitalized On Anniversary Of Mother’s Burial
America has had a love-hate relationship with superstar Kanye West over the years. From the loveable "College Dropout" from Chicago that ... Read More
Yoga For PTSD
Experiencing a traumatic event isn’t rare. In fact, about 10 out of every 100 women develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) sometime ... Read More