Articles by: Mental Health

Health & Wellness

Tiffany Haddish Gives A Word On Crying Past Your Pain

We've all had those days.

Health & Wellness · Lifestyle

Big Sean Opens Up About Battling Anxiety: 'The One Thing I Was Missing Was Clarity'

The Detroit native explains how he spent a year getting it right—mind, body and soul.

Celebrity · Culture · Entertainment · Videos

Are We Doing Enough To Battle Mental Health In The Black Community? The Cast Of 'American Soul' Weighs In

"When my father committed suicide, it was my duty to talk about it," Anthony Cornelius told ESSENCE.

Health & Wellness

Meet The Black Doctor Using Instagram To Change The Perception Of Mental Health

There’s much to be said about our social media habits. While some consider it a waste of time, others see it as a way to build community with like-minded individuals. […]

Celebrity

Taraji P. Henson Honors Late Father With New Foundation To Fight Mental Health Issues In Black Community

Taraji P. Henson has launched a new foundation in honor of her late father to fight the stigma and bring awareness to mental health issues within the African-American community. The […]

Health & Wellness

NFL Star Brandon Marshall On His Borderline Personality Disorder Diagnosis And Removing The Stigma Of Mental Illness

NFL Star Brandon Marshall On His Borderline Personality Disorder Diagnosis And Removing The Stigma Of Mental Illness

Health & Wellness · News

We Need To Rethink What We Tell Black Mothers About Coping With Stress

Surveying 300 Black mothers about their experiences with parenting, financial strain, discrimination and psychological health, these doctors identified three things moms should consider in managing stress.

Celebrity

Kanye West To Remain Hospitalized, Release Date Not Set

The latest reportclaims Yeezy is "profoundly depressed and paranoid" and thinks people are out to get him.

Celebrity

Kid Cudi Thanks Friends And Fans For Support: 'I Have Nothing But Love For You'

Cudi thanked a slew of friends, including Jaden and Willow Smith, A$AP Rocky, Theophilus London, and Monica.

Health & Wellness

Considering Therapy? Here's Everything You Need to Know

Here's where to find a mental health care provider, what they can offer and what to expect.

Lifestyle

4 Black Women Reveal How Therapy Truly Saved Their Lives

More Black women are seeking professional help to discover healing and wholeness. See how mental health professionals have transformed lives and how to find the right support for you.

Health & Wellness · Politics

NYC's First Lady Chirlane McCray Takes Mental Health Advocacy To The Front Steps Of The Capitol

In a sit-down with ESSENCE, New York City’s first lady, Chirlane McCray, discusses her mission to promote mental health awareness across America.