Shawanda Riley, PhD, a college professor fell in front of her class in a comedic anecdote she recalls fondly. The anecdote provides a real-life example of learning from everyday examples, and teaching the importance of laughter as the best medicine.
Category: Mental Health
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Our Fight At Home: Mental Health Screenings for Veterans Often Flawed
Veterans, especially those of color and women, face inequity in healthcare access and suffer from higher rates of PTSD and suicide, due to flawed screenings and stigma, highlighting the need for validated mental health screenings and culturally competent care.
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Leading Dallas Toward Health Equity: Dr. John Carlo and Prism Health North Texas
Prism Health North Texas is a Federally Qualified Health Center Look-Alike that provides affordable, accessible healthcare to over 15,000 patients in Dallas, with a sliding fee scale that can make the fee for appointments as low as $10 for those paying out-of-pocket, and a range of services including adult and pediatric primary care, women’s health services, dental care, mental and behavioral health support, and on-site pharmacies.
Posted inKFF Health News
Guns, Race, and Profit: The Pain of America’s Other Epidemic
Bogalusa, Louisiana has seen a decrease in homicides from 9 in 2022 to 2 in 2024, which Mayor Truong attributes to a summer jobs program, while the city continues to grapple with the trauma of gun violence and has not used any of its funds for violence prevention.
Posted inWord In Black
How’s Your Brain? It Might Be Paying the ‘Black Tax’
Black Americans are 20% more likely to face serious mental health challenges than the overall population, and the combination of mental illness and chronic stress from racism puts them at increased risk of accelerated brain aging and cognitive decline.
Posted inKFF Health News
Why Young Americans Dread Turning 26: Health Insurance Chaos
The Affordable Care Act has created an “insurance cliff” for young adults turning 26, leaving many without insurance due to the complexity of choosing a plan and the rising costs of coverage.
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Black People Reclaim Rest as Radical Resistance
Black Americans are reclaiming rest as a radical act of resistance, challenging the notion that rest is a luxury and prioritizing mental and emotional health in communities disproportionately affected by systemic stressors.
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Black OD Death Rates Are High. They Just Might Get Worse
The Trump administration has delayed funding for the CDC’s OD2A program, which has been proven to combat drug overdoses, and public health experts warn that this could trigger a deadly reversal of progress in the fight against opioid-related deaths, especially in Black communities.
Posted inWomen
Black Women Often Need More Help Fighting Postpartum Depression
No one could understand what was happening in Kay Matthews’ head, and she struggled to tell them. All she knew was that, in 2013, the stillborn birth of her daughter […]
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Supporting Moms: The Vital Role Families Play Before, During, and After Birth
Families can play a vital role in supporting new mothers before, during, and after childbirth by providing emotional support, helping with daily tasks, and advocating for their health and well-being.
