The Inaugural Dallas County Youth Mental Health Symposium will take place this Saturday, July 8, 2023, from 10 am to 3 pm, at St. Philip’s School and Community Center, 1600 […]
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Explore True Transformation at Acharya Shree Yogeesh’s Spiritual Retreat Center in Dallas, Texas
By Bryson “Boom” Paul Think of a place of refuge, where the stresses of life melt away and you can find solace and spiritual sustenance. Acharya Shree Yogeesh’s spiritual retreat […]
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Geographic Disparities Revealed in US Depression Rates, New Study Shows
By Stacy M. Brown Originally appeared in NNPA The recently published report unveils intriguing findings, indicating that the proportion of US adults who have ever been diagnosed with depression varies […]
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The Importance of Mental Health for K-12 Students
By Scott Blair Mental health can affect your ability to learn, academic achievement, and how you form relationships. It can also affect stress levels and physical health which can affect […]
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Too Many Older Black Men Are Dying After Surgery
By Alexa Spencer Originally appeared in Word in Black A UCLA study found that Black men between ages 65 and 99 are more likely to die within 30 days of […]
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How Sheridan Robinson of Lakeview Healthcare is Making Strides in Dallas by Providing Inclusive Mental Health Services
By Catrina Satterwhite Lakeview Healthcare owner Sheridan Robinson is offering inclusive outpatient programming. This may be quite the shocker but Dallas, Texas according to texashealth.org, ranks number one out of […]
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Huge Numbers in Black Mental Health Therapists Creating Burnout
According to The National Council for Mental Well-Being, a survey conducted among 750 behavioral health workers and more than 2,000 U.S. adults, (83%) of the nation’s behavioral health workforce believes […]
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Metrocare hosts 14th Annual Meal for the Minds Luncheon
Metrocare Services is the largest provider of mental health, developmental disability and permanent supported housing services in Dallas County serving over 50,000 annually. On Wednesday, May 31st, at the Hilton […]
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Climate Change: The Health Effects of Racial Disparities
According to multiple studies on heat, extreme cold, hurricanes, flooding, and wildfires, people of color are at higher risk of climate-related health impacts than whites. The study also found evidence […]
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Poor Air Quality in South Dallas is a Longstanding Systemic Issue
In its latest ‘State of the Air’ report, the DFW metroplex was named the 18th most polluted city for ozone in the country by the American Lung Association. Likewise, passing […]
