By Joseph Williams Originally appeared in Word in Black From disproportionately high rates of chronic diseases like hypertension and diabetes to women being three times more likely to die during […]
Category: Health
Hope for Survivors: Life After Domestic Abuse Exists
By Nadira Jamerson Originally appeared in Word in Black This story is part of “Love Don’t Live Here” Word In Black’s series about how domestic violence impacts our community and what […]
Ban on COVID vaccine mandates by private businesses, including health care facilities, passes Texas Senate
By Karen Brooks Harper, The Texas Tribune Oct. 13, 2023 “Ban on COVID vaccine mandates by private businesses, including health care facilities, passes Texas Senate” was first published by The […]
Southern Black Girls And Women’s Consortium, Pete And Thomas Foundation Announce Special Cycle Of The #Blackgirljoychallenge Focused On Mental Health And Wellness
The #BlackGirlJoyChallenge launches on the “International Day of the Girl Child” and seeks to spread JOY to inspire the mental, social, emotional and overall well-being for Black girls and gender-expansive […]
Formula for Freedom: Joy Plus Imagination
By Joseph Williams Originally appeared on Word in Black Jenn Roberts had done everything right. But it all felt wrong. “I was one of the first in my family to […]
Why everyone needs to add mindfulness to their back-to-school supply list
By Azia Whitted While summer temperatures are still blazing and vacationers are still packing their suitcases for one last summer trip, parents have officially shifted gears. School is in!! They […]
Black Patients More Likely to Be Restrained in the Emergency Room
By Alexa Spencer Originally appeared in Word in Black Black patients are more likely than other racial groups to be restrained during emergency department (ED) visits, according to a new […]
Can Breathing Help Heal Black Racial Trauma?
By Joseph Williams Originally appeared in Word in Black It’s something we do from our first moments of life until the moment we die. We do it some 17,000 times […]
Education, Behavioral Health and Integrating Mental Wellness Techniques in the Classroom
Mental health issues are increasingly prevalent among American adolescents and pre-teens, with Black students being the least likely to seek and receive mental health services.
Why Aren’t More People Doing Home Dialysis?
Black Americans are four times more likely than white Americans to develop kidney disease, and home dialysis can be a lifesaver for those with the disease, providing flexibility, independence, and cost savings.