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.
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, 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 (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
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
People in South Philadelphia may have been exposed to measles after the city’s Department of Public Health diagnosed a new case of the highly infectious viral disease. With a transmission rate of around 90% among non-immune individuals who are exposed to the virus, measles is extremely contagious. It’s unsettling.
