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Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Parity

July 14, 2023 admin 0

BY Lisa M. Gomez Assistant Secretary In 2008, Congress passed a law requiring health plans and insurance companies to treat individuals with mental health conditions and substance use disorders fairly. The law — called the Mental Health Parity and Addiction […]

When Your Friends Do Not Understand Your Mental Health

July 12, 2023 admin 0

By Stan Popovich Do you struggle with your mental health and have a difficult time in getting the people you know to be more understanding? In some cases, your colleagues might give you a hard time regarding your anxieties and depression. […]

BEAM’s Black Healing Remixed Annual Summit Returns for Third Year During Mental Health Awareness Month

June 2, 2023 admin 0

JOIN LAURA HARRIER, DR. JOY HARDEN BRADFORD, DR. YABA BLAY, LOVIE SIMONE, AND MANY MORE FOR A DAY OF HEALING IN LOS ANGELES LOS ANGELES, CA — On Saturday, May 20, 2023, BEAM (Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective) remixed […]

Catrise Harris – Author of Scarred, But Not Broken

March 29, 2023 admin 0

By Staff What inspired you to become an author? Journaling has always been therapeutic for me. I decided instead of me being the only audience, I needed to create a bigger audience than myself who could relate to my writing. […]

5 Tips to Support a Friend Through Divorce/Breakup – Rene Mondy

March 13, 2023 admin 0

By: Rene Mondy Dear John The Box has launched a stream of services that focus on female friendship and post-breakup support. We learn so much about ourselves during the trials and tribulations of a breakup. We learn about our expectations and who our […]

Infertility: The ‘Girl Talk’ We’re Not Having

February 21, 2023 admin 0

By Sherina Maye Edwards Currently, I am just over seven months pregnant with my second child. And, while joy is an emotion I feel, there are many emotions that I’m experiencing that are unique to this second leg of my […]

Shades of Blue: Mental Health and Well-Being in the Black Community

December 12, 2022 admin 0

By Beverly Dawn Whatley, M.Ed. When one’s car starts making a noise or the gauge indicates low fuel, there’s no debate about calling the mechanic or pulling into a gas station. A car is not safe if it’s running poorly, […]

Arts & Culture

The ultimate destination for Black Women in Atlanta! The Black Womens Expo! Dec 17th – Dec 18th

November 28, 2022 admin 0

DEC 17 AT 9 AM – DEC 18 AT 4 PM BWe NEXT Atlanta The GICC – Georgia Int’l Convention Center Get Tickets Connecting with the African American consumer within this uplifting, motivational environment, where the focus is […]

LaNease Adams talks Mental Health and Her Role as Star and Executive Producer of HAPAward-nominated film “Heaven’s Revenge”

October 28, 2022 admin 0

She was the first African American Female to be a contestant of ABC’s hit show “The Bachelor.” But Lanease Adams always knew that she was more than just a contestant – she was a multi-hyphenate talent with skills both on […]

World Stroke Day Saturday, October 29: Take Charge of Your Health Today to Prevent Stroke & Dementia Tomorrow

October 26, 2022 admin 0

Heart & Soul recently connected with Dr. Richard Benson, director of the Office of Global Health and Health Disparities at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, part of the U.S. National Institutes of Health, to discuss how high […]

Meet the author of “Finding My Voice” EMERALD GARNER with co-authors ETAN THOMAS and MONET DUNHAM

October 25, 2022 admin 0

By Staff “Emerald and her family dealt with the unfathomable grief of losing her father, Eric Garner, on July 17, 2014. After this event, Emerald and her family suffered from unsympathetic camera lenses, the stares and whispers of strangers, and […]

NIH/NINDS and Morehouse College Present “How Black Men Can Help Prevent Stroke & Dementia Later in Life: An Open Dialogue with Alumni & Students” Webinar on Oct. 19

October 6, 2022 admin 0

Homecoming season at Historically Black Colleges and Universities marks an important time for students and alumni to come together to celebrate Black culture and community. Homecoming is also a highly anticipated event that allows different generations to connect over their […]

When Love Hurts: Domestic Violence

October 4, 2022 admin 0

Domestic Violence is a social problem and a public health issue. During the month of October, we shine a light on what it is and what we can do about it. Awareness is a first step towards finding a remedy. […]

CBCF Announces the In-Person Return of A Day of Healing (formerly the Prayer Breakfast)

September 27, 2022 admin 0

The signature gospel and inter-faith event will kick-off culminating events for the 2022 Annual Legislative Conference Washington, D.C. – Today, the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) announced the in-person return of the Day of Healing (formerly known as the Prayer Breakfast), […]

Tracie Halcrombe’s -Joy Inside Tears- Say No To Suicide

August 31, 2022 admin 0

By Staff What inspired you to write a book in such a competitive market? The book was already in the works before my son passed away. It was his work and was going to be a graphic comic novel which […]

Sistahs at the Well: The Girlfriend Getaway Giveaway for 4 lucky recipients!

July 19, 2022 admin 0

Four lucky recipients will have the chance to join us for a life-changing opportunity at The Girlfriend Getaway. We are focused on highly motivated women who want to change their health and lifestyle. Tell us why you want to join […]