Dr. Judith Joseph, a leading psychiatrist and social media health influencer, is raising awareness about high-functioning depression, a mental health disorder that disproportionately affects Black women, and is working to provide resources to prevent these negative outcomes.
Tag: COVID-19
Posted inCriminal Justice
The Promise of Violence
The Department of Justice has canceled 371 grants to community-based organizations, health care institutions, and municipalities working to prevent violence and save lives, leaving many communities to struggle for oxygen as violence surges.
Posted inHealth
5 Years Later: Black Health Care Workers Reflect on COVID-19
Black health care workers reflect on the toll of the pandemic, highlighting the importance of resilience, gratitude, and the need for systemic change to address health inequities and racial disparities.
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Black Health Disparities: Still a Thing
Black Americans are more likely to die from heart disease, cancer, cerebrovascular disease, accidents, and COVID-19 due to social determinants of health, including economic stability, education, healthcare, neighborhoods, and social context.
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Doing Double Duty: An At-Home Test for COVID and Flu
Coming to local pharmacies near you: an over-the-counter rapid test that can simultaneously detect both COVID-19 and the flu, just in time for the anticipated winter surge in respiratory illnesses. […]
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Make sure the men in your life take care of their health
Men are advised to visit their doctor regularly and be aware of symptoms of potentially serious conditions such as heart disease, cancer, and COVID-19, according to the CDC.
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Teachers’ “Black Tax”: Longer Hours, Lower Pay, Better Attitude
Black teachers have higher morale than white teachers despite the challenges of teaching in under-resourced schools, and some experts believe that the Black freedom struggle for equal education may be a motivator for them.
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Why Gunshot Injuries Disrupt Manhood for Black Men
By Alexa Spencer Originally appeared in Word in Black It used to be that Tariq prided himself on providing for his family, earning enough money to pay for food, the […]
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Black Students Make Strides, But Achievement Gaps Loom Large
By Aziah Siid Originally appeared in Word in Black There’s been plenty of hand-wringing over pandemic-related learning loss — and rightfully so. With pre-COVID-19 standardized test scores showing the persistence […]
Posted inSpiritual
Preserved by Purpose: Â Presence of Your Enemies
“I am so ready to leave Dallas – Fort Worth” were words I shouted in frustration nearly 20 years ago. I was having a particularly difficult time financially, hated my […]