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“Start by Believing”: Inside The Archway’s Mission to Protect Survivors and Change Public Perception of Domestic Violence
The Archway is a state-designated domestic violence agency that provides support to survivors across North Texas, while also working to hold offenders accountable and reduce repeat violence through their Partner Abuse Intervention and Prevention Program.
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From Hiding to Healing: Coach Dee’s Journey to Self-Acceptance
Coach Dee, a mental health and social services professional, has turned her own experiences with mental health and trauma into a coaching business, helping others tell their stories and find their own liberation.
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Parkland Hospital & Dallas Weekly: June 10, 2025
Happy June DW fam! As we prepare to celebrate the men in our lives this upcoming Father’s Day, let us take a moment to sit down with them to talk […]
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The State of Black America’s Drug Overdose Epidemic
The mortality rate for drug overdoses in the US reached an all-time high in 2022, with Black Americans having the second-highest mortality rate, highlighting the need for increased access to culturally relevant care and prevention investments in Black neighborhoods.
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Do You Have High Functioning Depression?
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.
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Wednesday Newsletter: May 28, 2025
Top Stories for Wednesday, May 28th, 2025 Parenting in Bliss May is Older Americans Month K-12 Education The 89th Lege Opinion Mental Health
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Here’s What $1B in Cuts Mean for Black Kids’ Mental Health
Black students are at risk of significant psychological harm due to the Trump administration’s decision to slash $1 billion in federal funding for school-based mental health programs, exacerbating existing disparities in support and access to wellness-centered learning environments.
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Finally, a Program to Support Black Student Mental Health
The Excellence in Mental Health on Campus program, spearheaded by The Steve Fund, is working to provide mental health support for Black and Brown college students by offering campus-level resources and training for faculty and staff to be more trauma-informed.
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This Family’s Journey Counters RFK’s Autism Claims with Truth and Joy
In response to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s sweeping comments about autism, this story highlights something often left out of the conversation: autistic adults. Isaac Lewis, a 20-year-old Black man who works at Walmart and finds joy in caring for his niece, lives a life that challenges stereotypes. His mother, Lashondra, reminds us that autism doesn’t end in childhood—and that every story on the spectrum deserves to be heard.