By Alexa Spencer Originally appeared in Word in Black Therapy is a proven tool for healing mental trauma, improving emotional well-being, and increasing overall life satisfaction. But with a single […]
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Why Black Women With Incarcerated Loved Ones Face Loneliness
Being locked away in a prison cell for years on end can be devastatingly lonely for people behind bars. Aside from mail, TV, radio, and guest visitation, their access to […]
Healthy Living Expo
This year’s Healthy Living Expo will have an emphasis on financial literacy, natural beauty, veterans, mental health, restoring our communities and Dr. King had a dream and he wanted a […]
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Experience U4ia: Vanessa Simmons’ health and wellness retreat coming to Dallas
Actress and entrepreneur Vanessa Simmons looks to illuminate the purpose of her beauty brand, U4ia, and encourage affordable and accessible self-care through her inaugural wellness retreat Experience U4ia, coming to […]
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Southern Black Girls And Women’s Consortium, Pete And Thomas Foundation Announce Special Cycle Of The #Blackgirljoychallenge Focused On Mental Health And Wellness
The #BlackGirlJoyChallenge launches on the “International Day of the Girl Child” and seeks to spread JOY to inspire the mental, social, emotional and overall well-being for Black girls and gender-expansive […]
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Why everyone needs to add mindfulness to their back-to-school supply list
By Azia Whitted While summer temperatures are still blazing and vacationers are still packing their suitcases for one last summer trip, parents have officially shifted gears. School is in!! They […]
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Why Aren’t More People Doing Home Dialysis?
Black Americans are four times more likely than white Americans to develop kidney disease, and home dialysis can be a lifesaver for those with the disease, providing flexibility, independence, and cost savings.
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Are Psychedelics a Fix for Racial PTSD?
by Joseph Williams Originally appeared in Word in Black If you’ve ever suffered from the insidious effects of racism — depression, headaches, insomnia, anxiety — Dr. Monnica T. Williams would like to take you […]
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Highest level of hopelessness in a decade: CDC data underscores struggles of American teenage girls
By Dom DiFurio Highest level of hopelessness in a decade: CDC data underscores struggles of American teenage girls America’s young women are not OK: 3 in 5 teenage girls report […]
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BIPOC Mental Health Month Summit
Dr. Stacia’ Alexander, in collaboration with Helping Us Help Her, is excited to announce the BIPOC Mental Health Month Summit, taking place on July 29, 2023, at the renowned For […]