Companies need to prioritize mental health, take a hard look at these systemic issues, and foster a culture that genuinely supports everyone in their organization.
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Black Boy Joy Conference To Be Held On University Of Louisville Campus
Created by Tez of 2Deep and named after his hit song, the Black Boy Joy Conference aims to inspire the Louisville community by helping these young men and boys become ” the best version of themselves.”
Read More5 Black Women on YouTube Doing Their Part in the Mental Health Space
This time last year, I was using social media to avoid the reality of our world. The news, the jobs and the conversations seen and heard were just too much. I had done a social media detox, but as I…
Read MoreThe Impact of Father Figures on Our Children’s Mental Health
In June, we focus on fatherhood and celebrate the fathers and father figures in our lives. It is no secret the importance these male figures play in the lives of families and the influence they have on guiding and shaping…
Read MoreJa Morant Sparks Welfare Check From Police After Posting Cryptic Instagram Messages
The Memphis Grizzles basketball player posted messages to each of his immediate family members but then deleted the posts.
Read MoreRacism Is A Huge Factor In The Rising Suicide Rate Among Black Children
A study among children ages 5 to 12 revealed Black youth were twice as likely to commit suicide than white children.
Read More3 Black Healthcare Professionals To Host Conference That Centers Black Male Mental Wellness
Clinicians of Color® is proud to announce its upcoming online conference, No More Hiding Behind Masks: Embracing Authenticity in Black Male Mental Wellness, on June 4th at noon to 2 pm EST. This conference will focus on the importance of Black…
Read MoreEBONY’S Comprehensive Guide for All-Things Mental Health
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. It was started to raise awareness of and reduce the stigma surrounding behavioral health issues, as well as highlighting the ways how mental illness and addiction can affect all of us. While this is…
Read MoreDr. Kendra Outler Offers 3 Tips for Prioritizing Your Mental Health
Mental health has long been considered a taboo topic in Black communities, with many stigmas and preconceived notions surrounding the idea of seeking help in this area. Doing so has been viewed as a “weakness”, and people have chosen to…
Read MoreMother of Man Arrested For News Station Shooting Shares Emotional Words, ‘Fathers Need To Be Fathers’
The mother of a Memphis man who opened fire at a local news station makes a heartfelt plea, ‘fathers need to be fathers to their sons.’
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