Mental Health Archives - Heart & Soul

What Is Bridge Da Gap ?

March 22, 2026 admin 0

BY Staff Bridge DA Gap is a 501c3 non-profit organization that utilizes music to enhance the social-emotional development of youth in the areas of character building principles, life skills and self-regulation. Bridge DA Gap infuses Hip Hop music with the […]

Holiday: Grief is a natural response to a loss of anything that is valued

December 23, 2025 admin 0

By Vivianne A. Griffiths , MSN, APRN, CCLC So, here we are at the holidays. For many it will be a busy time with fun gatherings, special preparations and of course, shopping and money angst. But not for you. Maybe […]

Khalid Scott-A transformative voice in mental health

November 12, 2025 admin 0

By Staff Khalid Scott, BS, MSW, LCSW, CADC, CODP-I, C-SWHC, LPHA, CPLC, and CWEL, stands as a transformative voice in mental health, particularly in his work with Black men and veterans. His approach bridges clinical excellence with cultural fluency, addressing […]

Jordan L. Costen -Founder of Safe Space Nova

November 3, 2025 admin 0

By Staff Jordan, your professional path has traversed several fields—from technology to nonprofit leadership to clinical social work. What internal or spiritual shift led you to leave a lucrative career in IT to pursue a life of service? I found […]

Dr. George James (Psy.D., LMFT, MBA)-CEO & Founder of George Talks LLC

October 1, 2025 admin 0

By Staff Before we get started, a bit about my platform and “I Give Myself Permission” that grounds my work and how I show up in the world: My career began with one-on-one therapy—sitting across from individuals, helping them untangle […]

6 Misconceptions About Meditation: You May Believe

September 29, 2025 admin 0

BY Vivinne Williams Sacred Stillness, Sacred Strength I created Soulful Mindfulness & Healing Touch for Black women and women of color because I’ve experienced firsthand how powerfully healing meditation can be. In this time of intense, world, political and economic […]

David Fofana, Jr.-Not consumed by grief but instead transformed

August 16, 2025 admin 0

By Staff David Fofana, Jr. is a quiet force—resilient, reflective, and rooted in purpose. After enduring unimaginable loss with the passing of his entire immediate family, David made a courageous choice not to be consumed by grief but instead transformed […]

You Are Not Alone for Parents and Caregivers by Dr. Christine Crawford

July 21, 2025 admin 0

Dr. Christine M. Crawford, M.D., MPH Associate Medical Director, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Boston University School of Medicine Dr. Christine Crawford is a board-certified adult and child psychiatrist, author, and nationally respected mental health expert […]

The Doubt That Broke Me Open: A Personal Introduction to Coaching

July 21, 2025 admin 0

By Deirdre L. Jones-Lowman, Ph.D, M.B.A., ACC There was the doubt—the kind that lingers in the shadows of motherhood and marriage. The questioning that creeps in late at night: Am I doing enough? Am I enough? Professionally, the self-doubt was […]

Honoring Bebe Moore Campbell’s Legacy

July 8, 2025 admin 0

By NAMI Join NAMI in turning silence into strength, stigma into understanding, and hope into action. ARLINGTON, Va. — As the nation marks Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month this July, the National Alliance on Mental Illness […]

Behind the Mask: Uncovering Truth and Healing in The Life Coach

June 24, 2025 admin 0

By Staff In an era where curated perfection often overshadows quiet pain, The Life Coach emerges as a cinematic balm—an introspective Canadian film that dares to confront the unspoken struggles of those who wear strength as armor. Born from lived experience and […]

Wellness Coach Veronica Marie-There Are Times You Should Not Trust Yourself

May 9, 2025 admin 0

By Veronica Marie We all are encouraged to “trust yourself” and I am definitely a proponent of self-trust. Even though I am a proponent of self trust, here’s what I know, there are times when you should not trust yourself. […]

Guided by Purpose: A Conversation with Lawrence Tribble

April 23, 2025 admin 0

By Staff Today, we have the honor of sitting down with a man who doesn’t just talk about impact—he lives it. Lawrence Tribble is a powerful voice for mentorship, purpose, and legacy, and his work has touched the lives of […]

Nikki Mills-Smith, MSP, CLC- Life Coach

March 27, 2025 admin 0

By Staff As the CEO of N’spired Wellness LLC, Nikki Mills is a dedicated Mindset Coach committed to helping individuals break through limiting beliefs, rewire their thinking, and step into their fullest potential. With a Master of Science in Psychology, a certification in life coaching […]

Breaking Barriers: A Conversation On Black Men And Mental Health With Rod Warner

February 5, 2025 admin 0

By Staff Mental health remains a critical yet often overlooked aspect of well-being in the Black community, particularly among Black men. Cultural stigmas, societal pressures, and generational trauma have contributed to a reluctance in seeking professional help. However, therapists and […]

Victor Love – Protecting My Mental Health

October 8, 2024 admin 0

By Staff Why did you decide to seek therapy for your mental health? Because I was having bouts of depression and anxiety due to relationships, business and family. How has therapy impacted your life? Therapy has helped me realize to […]