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Tag: Mental Health

How The Buffalo Shooting And Other Acts Of Anti-Black Violence Are Impacting Our Mental Health
Health & Wellness · Lifestyle

How The Buffalo Shooting And Other Acts Of Anti-Black Violence Are Impacting Our Mental Health

A clinical psychologist and professor speaks on the ways these acts of violence against Black lives impact our emotional well-being and what we can do about it.
By Victoria Uwumarogie · May 19, 2022
SZA Talks Protecting Her Mental Health From 'Psychosis Inducing' Music Industry And Online Scrutiny
Health & Wellness · Lifestyle

SZA Talks Protecting Her Mental Health From 'Psychosis Inducing' Music Industry And Online Scrutiny

In a recent interview, the singer talks about navigating public scrutiny and the mental exhaustion she’s experienced as an artist.
By Aley Arion · May 18, 2022
70-Year-Old Woman Sues Tulsa Police Over Civil Rights Violations
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70-Year-Old Woman Sues Tulsa Police Over Civil Rights Violations

Ladonna Paris’ lawsuit includes Mayor G.T. Bynum's and the city.
By Kevin L. Clark · May 11, 2022
Keyshia Cole's Anxiety Sent Her To The Emergency Room: 'I Can Literally Feel My Heart Hurting'
Health and Wellness · Lifestyle

Keyshia Cole's Anxiety Sent Her To The Emergency Room: 'I Can Literally Feel My Heart Hurting'

After finding herself getting no sleep and having anxiety that left her physically in pain, the star finally got some answers as to what she's been dealing with.
By Victoria Uwumarogie · May 5, 2022
After Losing His Mother, This Therapist Found Healing By Learning To Bake
Food & Drinks · Holidays · Lifestyle · Mother's Day

After Losing His Mother, This Therapist Found Healing By Learning To Bake

After finding joy again in baking, Chase Cassine decided to help others grapple with grief with a book providing both delicious recipes and clinical advice.
· May 4, 2022
After Storing Years Of Trauma In My Body, A Good Cry Helped Me Finally Release It
Health & Wellness · Lifestyle

After Storing Years Of Trauma In My Body, A Good Cry Helped Me Finally Release It

Do you believe that you can store trauma you don't deal with within the body? This writer shares her long, grueling journey to releasing it.
By Saba Tekle · Apr 7, 2022
Want To Get Into Meditation? We Asked A Yogi How To Get Started.
Health & Wellness · Lifestyle

Want To Get Into Meditation? We Asked A Yogi How To Get Started.

If mental blocks are keeping you from exploring meditation, we’ve got a few tips that will put your mind at ease.
By Aley Arion · Mar 30, 2022
On Black Men's Mental Health And The Need To Show Grace
Health and Wellness · Lifestyle

On Black Men's Mental Health And The Need To Show Grace

The recent public events have created a debate about right versus wrong. That is not the issue. It is about the need for mental health care, and to be well enough to better help, heal and extend grace
By Dr. Kendell Jasper and Kainon Jasper, aka, Doc n Da Dude · Mar 30, 2022
Setting Boundaries With Family Is Hard But It's A Necessary Act Of Self-Love
Lifestyle

Setting Boundaries With Family Is Hard But It's A Necessary Act Of Self-Love

Family relationships can be complicated, but setting boundaries can lead to healthier ones.
By Elizabeth Ayoola · Mar 25, 2022
I Left My Corporate Job And Became A Yoga Instructor To Help Black Women Handle The Stress That Almost Took Me Out
Health & Wellness · Health and Wellness · Lifestyle

I Left My Corporate Job And Became A Yoga Instructor To Help Black Women Handle The Stress That Almost Took Me Out

When the stress of corporate America left her with debilitating anxiety and depression, Asia left that world behind and leaned on yoga to find peace. Now she helps others do the same as an instructor.
By Asia Galberth · Mar 11, 2022
Create Boundaries And Check In With Yourself: Protecting Your Mental Health In The Midst Of 'Always-On' Work Culture
Health and Wellness · Lifestyle

Create Boundaries And Check In With Yourself: Protecting Your Mental Health In The Midst Of 'Always-On' Work Culture

Social worker Ebony Davis offers strategies helpful for people needing support in remaining emotionally and mentally regulated amid today's demanding work culture.
By Ebony Davis, LSW · Mar 10, 2022
It's World Teen Mental Health Day. Here's How To Talk To Them About What They're Going Through.
Health & Wellness · Lifestyle

It's World Teen Mental Health Day. Here's How To Talk To Them About What They're Going Through.

Depression and suicide are common challenges among U.S. teens. ESSENCE speaks to a teen therapist about how adults can help youth protect their mental health.
By Elizabeth Ayoola · Mar 2, 2022
T.I.'s Daughter Deyjah Harris Bravely Reveals Her Scars While Sharing Message About Self-Harm
Health & Wellness · Lifestyle · Parenting

T.I.'s Daughter Deyjah Harris Bravely Reveals Her Scars While Sharing Message About Self-Harm

"I need you to see that if I can be brave enough to share this part of myself/my journey with the world, then you can too."
By Victoria Uwumarogie · Mar 2, 2022
Broken Heart Syndrome Is On The Rise And The Superwoman Phenomenon Is Partly To Blame
Health & Wellness · Health and Wellness · Lifestyle

Broken Heart Syndrome Is On The Rise And The Superwoman Phenomenon Is Partly To Blame

There have been a surge in cases impacting women during the pandemic, but the habit of putting one's self last has put women at risk for heart conditions like this for some time.
By Victoria Uwumarogie · Feb 22, 2022
Grandson Of Richard Williams Reportedly Dies By Suicide At 21
Celebrity · Health and Wellness · Lifestyle · Parenting

Grandson Of Richard Williams Reportedly Dies By Suicide At 21

"I miss my baby," says Sabrina Williams. She said she's going to make it her mission to reach out to help other people struggling with mental health and suicidal thoughts. "It will be his legacy."
By Elizabeth Ayoola · Feb 16, 2022
To Black Moms Whose Black Sons Died By Suicide, You Are Not Alone
Lifestyle · Parenting

To Black Moms Whose Black Sons Died By Suicide, You Are Not Alone

Gina Smallwood shares her experience grieving and coping with the loss of her son to suicide and the sense of purpose it gave her to help others.
By Gina M. Smallwood as told to Chandra Thomas Whitfield · Feb 10, 2022
Young Woman Dies In Murder-Suicide, Gunman Talks Mental Health On Live In Police Standoff
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Young Woman Dies In Murder-Suicide, Gunman Talks Mental Health On Live In Police Standoff

Arieuna Reed’s family is shocked by the news of her death, only knowing her killer and child’s father as the “perfect gentleman.”
By Bry'onna Mention · Feb 9, 2022
'I Don't Want To Be A Burden': On Black Men, Suicide And How To Be A Safe Space
Health and Wellness · Lifestyle

'I Don't Want To Be A Burden': On Black Men, Suicide And How To Be A Safe Space

How much attention is being put on the weight Black men are quietly carrying? Two experts speak on why they are suffering in silence and ways we can be of support to loved ones.
By Victoria Uwumarogie · Jan 24, 2022
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