If there’s one thing we’ve learned in recent years, it’s that mental health is just as important as physical health—and in some cases, even more so. While we all know the drill of hitting the gym and swapping burgers for salads come January, mental health resolutions often don’t make it onto our lists.
Let’s face it: For many, resolutions don’t even make it past January. So, how do we break this annual cycle of broken promises? The key lies in understanding the psychology behind habits and behavior change, tailored to cultural contexts, particularly for Africans and African Americans.
Recent regulatory proposals, such as the U.S. Surgeon General’s call for a warning label and Canada’s ban on Snapchat, reflect a broader recognition of the pressing need to address these issues at both the policy and grassroots community levels.
Mental health conditions have been a long-neglected aspect of the overall well-being of most African Americans due to the stigma often associated with it. Conversations around mental health struggles do not frequently happen as many erroneously consider such conversations as a sign of weakness.
Toxic masculinity, a harmful set of beliefs and behaviors that often dictate how men should act, can be a recipe for disaster, especially when it comes to mental health.
Parenting in this digitally exposed generation presents unprepared challenges.
In a society driven by ideas of strength, tenacity, and stoicism, the concept of vulnerability is typically overlooked, especially when discussing Black men’s mental health.
This stereotype suggests Black women are capable of shouldering any burden without showing vulnerability. They are celebrated and admired for this. But is it a blessing or a curse?
Do you ever find yourself caught in a cycle of negative thoughts?
It is essential to recognize that mental health is not experienced uniformly across all individuals and communities.
