We’ve all heard of declarations before. We learn about them in school. We create them in our deviance of our parents’ rules and sometimes as … [Read more...] about Hate Is Hate: What’s Mental Illness Got To Do With It?
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5 Things Black Women Should Know About Mental Health Counseling
African American women are known by many as one of the strongest groups of women in the world, mentally. But what happens when their mental … [Read more...] about 5 Things Black Women Should Know About Mental Health Counseling
Love Doesn’t Hurt: Domestic Violence, Exploitation & Titi Branch
Love—such a powerful word; a word full of emotion and splendor. And yet a word that too often gets confused with obsession and … [Read more...] about Love Doesn’t Hurt: Domestic Violence, Exploitation & Titi Branch
The “S” On My Chest Is for Self-Care, Not Superwoman
Black Superwoman Syndrome isn’t really a syndrome, but it does present certain key features of a “dis-order” of behaviors that have … [Read more...] about The “S” On My Chest Is for Self-Care, Not Superwoman
#MentalHealth Myth Buster: Dating Someone With Mental Illness Will Make Me Sick, Too?
Mental illness, like other medical illnesses such as diabetes or cancer, requires personal and professional attention to its effects on … [Read more...] about #MentalHealth Myth Buster: Dating Someone With Mental Illness Will Make Me Sick, Too?
#MentalHealth Myth Buster: The Internet Can Make You Crazy?
Did you ever read the story about what happens to you when you see a shrink for the first time? Well, maybe you didn’t but that type of … [Read more...] about #MentalHealth Myth Buster: The Internet Can Make You Crazy?
#MentalHealth Myth Buster: Suicide Is For White People?
Suicide is a sensitive issue to bring up at any time and it doesn’t necessarily get easier when you are the survivor of a loved one who has … [Read more...] about #MentalHealth Myth Buster: Suicide Is For White People?
You’re Not A Bad Parent: Helping Your Child Manage Mental Illness
“My daughter won’t get out of bed after I call her several times. It just feels like she’s ignoring me!” “My son is acting … [Read more...] about You’re Not A Bad Parent: Helping Your Child Manage Mental Illness
Working While Black: Surviving Workplace Racism & Microaggressions
The struggles of being a Black professional are multi-layered. We’re often underrepresented in a lot of the places we’re employed. Finding … [Read more...] about Working While Black: Surviving Workplace Racism & Microaggressions
You Are Here: Navigating The Mental Illness Diagnosis Maze
Mental illness is something many people live and cope with but rarely openly discuss. On average, about 43 million Americans have some form … [Read more...] about You Are Here: Navigating The Mental Illness Diagnosis Maze
Is Empathy The Cure For Racism?
Empathy. We’ve heard this word used before. We feel empathy for our friends and loved ones, and in disastrous circumstances, for victims we … [Read more...] about Is Empathy The Cure For Racism?
The Biggest Myths About Black Millenials & Mental Health
The African-American family structure has long included magnificent storytellers and oral histories. The history of Black people from … [Read more...] about The Biggest Myths About Black Millenials & Mental Health