by Nadira Jamerson It’s no secret that systemic racism exposes Black Americans to more trauma throughout their lifetime. It’s also clear that, with less than 4% of U.S. psychiatrists identifying as […]
Tag: Mental health
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How Grammy-Nominated Artist Kenyon Dixon Balances Music and Mental Health
Kenyon Dixon, a Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter, has opened up about his mental health struggles and how he prioritizes self-care in the high-pressure world of music, using techniques such as cardio and the 3-3-3 technique to manage anxiety and stress.
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Why the ADHD Surge and Punishment of Black Students Could Be Linked
Black kids are misdiagnosed and over-policed, making it easy to make excuses about why we can’t teach them and why they can’t be successful. What some teachers see as disruptive […]
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The power of the arts: supporting the mental wellbeing of Black students
Keelyn Singleton, a senior at Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts in Dallas, learned more about how music played a role in his mental health […]
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The most common mental health diagnoses among teens in the US
By Ali Hickerson In January 2024, thousands of people earnestly responded to Elmo when the “Sesame Street” puppet prompted a mental health check-in on social media, asking, “How is everybody […]
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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 […]
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Homeless to hopeful: The impact of Dallas Life’s program
By Carla Davis The homelessness crisis in Dallas County has city officials and homeless response agencies working overtime trying to help the thousands who are living outdoors. According to the […]
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Black Men, Toxic Masculinity and Its Casualties
The expectations for Black men can carry a hefty weight, having a detrimental effect on not just them, but those they love. What is the measure of this pressure, and […]
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Dear Fathers Hosts Panel at the American Airlines Center
On December 7th, Dear Fathers held their first ever event at the American Airlines Center, powered by Metrocare. Dear Fathers is a media platform ‘dedicated to telling stories of Black […]
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3 Programs That Support Youth With Incarcerated Parents
By Aziah Siid Originally appeared in Word in Black The holiday season can be a time of healing and hope as family members come together in celebration. It can also […]