There are so many traditions that we try repetitively and swear it’s going to propel us into success for the upcoming 365 days….  For example, how many times have we cooked and eaten black-eyed peas for good luck?  Or how about eating collard greens because they are good luck and allegedly bring money, or what […] The post 5 Things to Do Before the New Year for Your Mental Health appeared first on Black America Web.

We speak with Tamiya Dortch, an outpatient therapist at Upward Change Health Services, to talk about how we can help our kids' mental health.

This month, Faithfully Speaking is acknowledging National Mental Health Awareness Month. As you know, mental health is a subject that is still relatively taboo in the African-American community, especially among Black men. However, there is starting to be a shift towards becoming more open and honest about this subject, and that continues here. In this […]

During Mental Health Awareness Month, it is crucial to emphasize the significance of self-care and well-being

Providing a partial list of resources in the Triangle for those who are struggling with a mental health crisis.

  Two recent reports highlight mental health struggles children are continuing to experience during this pandemic.  So, today we talked with mental health counselor, Angela Green about the best ways to help children cope with their feelings. Listen to the interview for tips and information on how to help our kids deal and get great […]

Alfred Olango was not mentally ill, but suffered from a mental breakdown over the death of a close friend when he was fatally shot by police, his family alleged at a presser on Thursday.

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Fourteen-year-old Bresha Meadows took the life of her father in July. She is currently behind bars on charges of aggravated murder. But Bresha’s family is calling her a “hero,” who saved them all from the verbally and physically abusive Jonathan Meadows. Police allege Bresha shot her father as he slept in their Warren, Ohio home, using the same gun with which […]

NY launches mental health initiative for young children. Researchers say that children of color disproportionately lack access to quality mental health services.

The 1st Annual Fashion Show for Mental Health Awareness Month will take place Saturday May 21, 2016 at 5 PM at  Club Ego located at 4030 Capital BLVD in Raleigh.  Fashion Show For Mental Health The event features speakers and seminars with information on mental health health issues. The activities for the event are free and open […]