Right now the nation is in the grips of a tense and necessary conversation about police violence. Much of this conversation rightly focuses on race and racism in policing. However,…
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Breathing Techniques: When Anxiety Affects Your Breathing
If you feel as if you are constantly in a state of worry, you might be suffering from some type of anxiety disorder. There are many kinds, such as generalized…
Mantras: A Simple yet Powerful Way to Cultivate Happiness
If you or someone you love is going through a challenging time in life, it can be incredibly difficult to maintain a sense of calm and happiness. In the thick…
Mental Health Issues in the Family
When I was little, I thought my mother was eccentric - with the religion, the therapy, and the ongoing list of perceived physical ailments. She wasn't exactly like the other…
Shake It Off: The Natural Response to Relieve Anxiety
Personal Testimony Since early childhood, I have suffered from blood-injection-injury (BII) type phobia. The worst part about going in for my annual flu vaccination was the judgment. I would sit…
Black Mental Health Matters
How opening this conversation in the Black community can help us What contributes to the mental health crisis in our community? When the Black community sees our people being…
Stretch and De-stress: The Yoga Position to Relax Your Anxious Muscle
Deep in your core, there is a muscle connecting your pelvis and torso that you have always had, but maybe never known about - your psoas (pronounced: so-as). There…
Childhood Trauma: You Are Not Alone, Your Feelings Matter, and We Can Heal Together
Childhood trauma is formed in many ways; from using demeaning language to physical abuse. Studies have shown that children exposed to negative child-rearing practices tend to be anti-social, aggressive, and…
002 Episode: Mental Talk With Camesha Jones Founder of Sista Afya Community Mental Wellnes [Podcast]
Mental Talk (Host: Adrienne McCue) sat down with Camesha L. Jones, Founder of Sista Afya Community Mental Wellness to talk about mental health in the African American community -- particularly…
Geriatric Depression: Risks and Impacts on Caregivers (Depression Series)
It is well known that aging comes with many stressors. The elderly are often subjected to stressful situations such as prolonged isolation and sadness. Also, they often have to deal…