Mental Health

How a Sports Psychologist Can Help You Win in Life  

Dr. Ramel Kweku Smith has worked in sports psychology for ten years. He served as the Milwaukee Bucks' full-time team Psychologist, providing clinical services...

Parenting Can Threaten Your Mental Health, Here’s How To Protect It According To An Expert

Parenting could be hazardous to your mental health, according to the U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek H. Murthy. He issued “Parents Under Pressure,” a...

How To Support a Loved One With PTSD

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that is triggered by a terrifying event, according to the Mayo Clinic. Whether a person...

LGBTQIA+ Young People Face Higher Mental Health Risks (Here’s 6 Ways to Support Them)

A report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in 2023 showed  "more than half (52%) of LGBQ+ students recently experienced...

Taye Diggs and His Sister Christian Want to Change the Conversation Around Schizophrenia

There are some mental illnesses we have been afraid to talk about, and schizophrenia is one of them. Actor Taye Diggs believes we need...
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BHM Interviews Autumn Walker on Mental Health, Self Care & More

Black Health Matters Digital Marketing and Operations Manager Claudia Lopez chats with Autumn Walker, a Licensed Therapist and founder of the Soul Reasons, about...

Declutter Your Space To Improve Mental Clarity

Do you ever look around and feel overwhelmed by your belongings? If you said yes, you are probably surrounded by clutter, an overabundance of...
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Lamman Rucker On Advocating For Health, Wellness and Black Men

Before he took the stage to host our Spring 2024 Health Summit & Expo, actor and health advocate Lamman Rucker chatted with Black Health...
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Your Mental Health: Setting Boundaries Unapologetically

Presented By: Dr. Lisa Lowry Lomas President and CEO of Lisa Listens Inc. Dr. Camille Adam Jones, Psychotherapist and Wellness Advocate Roslyn Young-Daniels, Founder and CEO...

Courtney B. Vance Gets Real About Black Men’s Mental Health

Actor Courtney B. Vance knew many Black men and boys were silently living in crisis when it came to their mental health. He was...

Tackling Racial Trauma: Addressing PTSD in the Black Community

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that affects individuals who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event. Research suggests that African...

Breaking the Bias: Racial Disparities in Schizophrenia Diagnosis

Schizophrenia is a complex mental illness that interferes with clear thinking, social relationships, and emotional management. Diagnosing schizophrenia is challenging, particularly in the early...

July Is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month

In 2008, July was designated as National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, aiming to address the mental health challenges faced by minority communities in...

What Men’s Health Month Means For African Americans

Men's Health Month occurs every June with this year's Men's Health Week occurring June 12th through the 18th. This month, we dedicate time to...

Black Music Month: How The Power Of Song Boosts Mental & Physical Health

National Black Music Month started nearly 45 years ago and celebrates the musical traditions of African Americans through all genres. From the highly energized...