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.
Posted inMental Health
Study Links Rising Temperatures to Mental Health Decline
World Bank senior health specialist Dr. Wameq Raza and Georgetown University assistant professor Dr. Shabab Wahid have been researching the linkages between climate change and mental health in underprivileged and vulnerable communities, finding that extreme heat exposure is associated with a 68% direct effect on the risk of suicide.
Posted inMinority Health Month Special Edition
Stylists Are Not Therapists: Why Mental Health Support in Beauty Matters
Beauty professionals are often considered confidants and listeners, but rarely receive the same care they extend to others, leading to a high rate of anxiety and depression.
Posted inLifestyle
The Joys of Black Hair
Black hair has been a source of culture and pride, but also a target of discrimination and discrimination, with the CROWN Act now passed in 27 states to protect Black hair.
Posted inMental Health
Health Care Prevention is the Gold Standard
Black Americans face significant barriers to accessing preventive health care due to systemic racism, mistrust, and inequity, resulting in worse health outcomes compared to their white peers.
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10 Ways to Cope with the Collective Depression (Without Losing Your Sanity)
To cope with the collective depression caused by the constant barrage of bad news, it is important to take breaks, practice mindfulness, surround yourself with positive people, and find ways to laugh and enjoy life.
Posted inHomepage
RFK Jr.: Black Kids on ADHD Drugs Should be ‘Re-parented’
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has raised concerns with his views on sending Black children to farms for “reparenting,” reminiscent of government-run separation policies and the child welfare system’s disproportionate impact on Black families.
Posted inMental Health
Unhappy New Year: Black Optimism Is Way Down
A new poll shows that Black Americans and other marginalized communities are experiencing a sense of dread and pessimism about the nation’s future, as Trump’s executive orders are widely viewed as harmful to these groups.
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Love on the Rocks: Identifying the Signs of Domestic Violence
Domestic abuse can have severe mental health consequences, including depression and suicidal ideations, and recognizing the early signs of an abusive relationship can be difficult but is essential for recovery.