Not the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
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For some, the sight of string lights, trimmed trees and the rollout of the Starbucks holiday menu bring back fond memories of the winter holidays. But for Daniel H. Gillison…
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When the Trauma Doesn’t End Here: Bringing Awareness to Minority Mental Health
See, trauma often has a ripple effect, impacting our children the most. They witness our pain firsthand and then, trauma is passed down through generations – literally transforming the way…
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Men Hurt Too: Why We ALL Need to Prioritize Men’s Mental Health
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Margus D. Morrison, 52, father of three children. Andre Mackneil, 53, murdered on his son’s third birthday. Heyward Patterson, 67, a man who would “give the shirt off his back,”…
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The Importance of Managing Pent-Up Emotions
Actor Will Smith Receiving His Oscar Did you watch this year’s Oscars? If so, then I bet you saw more than just actors and producers winning awards. You probably saw…
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How to Spot High-Functioning Depression in Yourself or Others
Depression is a term many people associate with being unhappy. They may have had a bad day at work or had a fight with one of their best friends and…
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5 Signs You’re in an Unhealthy, Dysfunctional Relationship (Trauma Bond)
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When you’re seeing the social media videos featuring 5-foot floral arrangements, rooms full of balloons and teddy bears and rose petaled walkways, it’s easy to think all relationships are loving…
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How An Attitude of Gratitude Will Help You Thrive in 2022
For many people, events in the past two years have taken a toll on their mental health. If you want to be your best self in 2022, it’s essential for you to see the world through a new set of lenses as we head into the new year.
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Busting 4 of the Biggest Myths to Making Mental Health A Priority
Did you know that July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month? Watch the video clip below with George White The Speaker for a taste of the positive, powerful discussion at…
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A Men’s Mental Health Movement: How Men Are Elevating Their Game in Mental Health
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3 Cool Ways to Cope with Stress & Mental Health Challenges in Such Heated Times
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