Wellness

Leveraging Mobile Clinics As A Vehicle for Promoting Maternal And Child Health In Africa

Okechukwu NzeribeMay 28, 2025May 28, 202507 mins

Access to quality healthcare has remained one of the critical focuses of the millennium development goals the 189 member states of the United Nations signed up to at the September global summit held at the UN headquarters in New York in 2000. These goals, which included improving maternal and child health, were succeeded by the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted in 2015 and effective from January 1, 2016.

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Breaking Stigmas In Black Communities Through Community-Based Approaches

Anand SubramanianMay 3, 2025May 2, 2025012 mins

This article traces the historical roots of stigma, profiles groundbreaking community‑based approaches, and celebrates Mental Health Awareness Month by spotlighting events that unite Black communities in dialogue, art, and healing.

The Link Between Mental Health And Creativity In Black Diaspora

Nkeiruka DuruMay 2, 2025April 30, 2025011 mins

For centuries, mental illness has woven itself into the fabric of human history, prompting us to ponder why it continues to exist in our society. Evolutionary theory suggests that if these conditions didn’t offer any survival benefits, natural selection would have eliminated them.

Dr. Pamela Kennebrew Champions Black Women’s Wellness, Economic Equity, And Lifelong Learning

Dr. Eric Nzeribe DBA MSApril 17, 2025May 15, 202509 mins

Dr. Pamela Kennebrew, is redefining what leadership looks like in health, education, and community healing. As Chair of the Human Services Department at Lincoln University and President-Elect of the Delaware Valley Association of Black Psychologists, her work intersects economic justice, adult education, mental health, and Black women’s wellness.

Philadelphia CIRT, Handing Black Mental Health Crisis with Care

Merie. SApril 16, 2025April 22, 202504 mins

Philadelphia (PA)– In late 2022, the Philadelphia Police Department launched a Crisis Intervention Response Team (CIRT), pairing officers with mental health clinicians to respond to 911 calls with empathy and patience rather than urgency and enforcement

Taking Action For Black Wellness On World Health Day 2025

Gift JoeApril 7, 2025April 22, 2025014 mins

The theme for World Health Day 2025 is ‘Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures,’ shining the spotlight on maternal and newborn health. It is going to be a year-long global campaign to reduce preventable deaths and improve health outcomes for women and infants.

5 Ways Yogurt Can Benefit Your Gut!

Oladipupo Omolade I.April 4, 2025April 2, 202507 mins

Yogurt has been consumed in various ways and valued for its texture and flavor for a long time. However, did you know that it is not only amazing because of its taste? It doubles as a good source of probiotics.

Dispelling Myths And Misconceptions About Autism In Black Community

Gift JoeApril 2, 2025April 22, 2025015 mins

Despite the growing awareness of autism, people still have preconceived ideas about it, particularly in Black communities where stigma, lack of awareness, and disparities in healthcare access create barriers to diagnosis and support.

I Was Dating Nigerian Men Before It Became A Thing

Diamond Lawrence Ed.DApril 2, 2025April 2, 202507 mins

Before Real Housewives of Atlanta made dating Nigerian men trendy, I was already knee-deep in jollof rice, WhatsApp calls with Lagos accents, and decoding the layered meanings behind “my dear.”

Fibroid Awareness In The Black Community

Gift JoeMarch 21, 2025March 20, 2025016 mins

When it comes to women’s health, some conversations don’t get the attention they deserve, especially in the Black community. One such topic is fibroids. These non-cancerous growths in or around the uterus affect a staggering 80% of Black women by the age of 50, compared to 70% of white women.