Mental Health Education

Black Voices of Mental Health- Episode 2: Mariah Krystal, Cameron Burris, Imadé Borha

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Hi everyone, ready for the next edition of Black Voices of Mental Health? I sure am! Today I want you to meet Mariah, Cameron, and Imade. They are three Black women changing the perception of mental health in the Black community. Each one has a uniquely beautiful style in which they share their experiences with […]

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Black Voices of Mental Health- Episode 1: Hafeez Baoku, Lauren Carson, and Olivia B. Shepherd

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Today we’re focusing on on some amazing Black influencers and bloggers changing the narrative on Black Mental Health. Since there are so many folks I want to introduce you to, we’ll be running this series in segments of highlights all this week. Even then, I’m sure that won’t even scratch the surface so we’ll be

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Redirect the Lightning: Lessons on Handling Difficult Emotions from Avatar the Last Airbender

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This year has been pretty awful. Today Bruce and I headed into the city to get some supplies from the Caribbean store. Right next to the small grocer’s shop was a gold and jewelry business. The door was smashed and it was clear it had been looted during the night. Framed in the broken glass

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Mental Floss: How to Get Moving – Exercise for Low Mental Health Days

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We all know exercise is amazing for mental health. Indeed, movement is one of the very best tools we can have in our Mental Health Tool Box. But what happens when you’re flat out exhausted from battling mental illness to even think of working out? If you’re already low on spoons (check out Spoon Theory

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Wisdom of Wise Turtle: Work Life Balance

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Oh hello, it is I – the Wise Turtle. I see you have come to me seeking advice. Today I’m off the log doing turtelly things that only a wise turtle can do. I’m sorry to have missed you but you know, this is a good lesson: wisdom rarely comes when you ask for it,

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Mental Floss: How to Take A Break

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Have you ever looked up from your work only to realize you’ve neglected to take a break for the whole day? Ever wonder how it’s already 5 PM and you haven’t had anything but a candy bar and some after dinner mints all day? Do you sometimes find yourself cranky and hangry by the time

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Therapy Quest – Finding the Right Kind of Therapy

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Today I’m sharing an updated gem from my early blogging days: Therapy Quest <3 Many of you may not know but I am absolutely in love with fantasy. As a young child, escaping into fantasy books and movies helped me survive. Now as an adult, I find it an invaluable tool with which to battle

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Mental Floss: Sleep Hygiene

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We all know about personal hygiene, but have you ever heard of sleep hygiene!? Sleep hygiene is the collection of habits we preform before, during, and after we go to sleep for the night. These habits should be ones that balance your circadian rhythm – making sure you’re not too tired while at the same

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How to Create a Safe Space When You’re Part of an Unhealthy Family Dynamic

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Do you have a safe space? You know, a place where you can be alone with your thoughts? Where you can heal and recharge? Where you feel physically and emotionally safe to be yourself? If your answer is no, sadly, you’re not alone. Many of us dealing with crappy family dynamics don’t have a safe

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Dealing with ACES: How to Support a Traumatized Child Through Trauma Informed Parenting

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How To Support a Traumatized Child by Maria Black ***TW: Death, ACES, Mentions of Bullying.*** The day my father died was the worst day of my life. I can remember it vividly, even though I was only six. Everyone was gathered around the medical bed that had taken residence in my parent’s room. It was

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