The Importance of Taking Mental Health Seriously in the Black Community
Mental health has been stigmatized and overlooked in the Black community for many years, resulting in negative consequences for individuals and society.
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I think I need therapy. Here are 5 types of psychotherapy to help with almost any mental health problem
Let’s look at several types of psychotherapy (also known as talking therapy) that have the potential to help with almost any mental health problem.
What’s the 411 on the new 988 hotline? 5 questions answered about a national mental health service
988 is not just a shorter, easier-to-remember replacement for the current suicide hotline. Congress and the Federal Communications Commission also established the 988 Lifeline to address longstanding concerns in mental health care.
When does clinical depression become an emergency? 4 questions answered
Clinical depression, or major depressive disorder, occurs in 20% of the population over the lifetime. It can surface and differ from person to person in a variety of ways.
Lack of diversity in clinical trials is leaving women and patients of color behind and harming the future of medicine
A whole range of treatments – from drugs to testing – could be much more effective if they were designed to work with many different kinds of bodies, not just some abstract, generic human.
Everlasting Self-love: 5 Ways to Rekindle the Spark and Fall in Love With Yourself All Over Again
We have gathered five (5) simple ways to fall in love with yourself, whether you are an expert at self-love or a shy beginner unsure of where to begin.
How an African church choir made a difference to care home life in Greater Manchester
Singing, in particular, is a good tool for breaking down social barriers, reducing isolation and improving wellbeing.
Globetrotting Black nutritionist Flemmie P. Kittrell revolutionized early childhood education and illuminated ‘hidden hunger’
Throughout a trailblazing career that spanned half a century, she worked to enhance food security and to improve both diets and children’s health – under the umbrella of home economics.
Activities you can complete towards your total health and wellness
Today is World Health Day! Interestingly, it is also the 75th Anniversary of the World Health Organization (W.H.O).
Autism in Africa: Raising Awareness through Education and Advocacy
Although autism is recognized worldwide, the amount of understanding and acceptance differs between countries and cultures.