Welcome back to Episode 5 of Black Voices of Mental Health! Wednesday is quickly becoming my favorite day of the week because that’s when I get to do a deep dive into to some pretty *amazing* websites. Since this past Sunday was Father’s Day, I’m happy to be highlighting voices changing the narrative around Black […]
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*This article contains affiliate links, please check out our full affiliate and ad disclosure here!* Did you know you can make social media part of your mindfulness practice? That’s right – you can actually take the much maligned social media (and assorted devices) and make them work positively for your mental health. I know, I
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In this episode we’ve got a single feature for you! Not because there’s not many amazing Black voices out there talking about mental health. But because this particular organization is doing *the most* to redefine the Black experience with mental health. It needs its own spotlight to even talk about the half of what they’re
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*This article is a part of our larger Family Mental Health Hub, an initiative by MSB to increase communication and connection between kids and caretakers. Please visit the Hub for even more family and kid related resources!* How are you helping your kids deal with big feelings right now? From racial injustice, to police brutality,
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It never, ever fails. Each month for about two weeks I get agitated easily and cry at the drop of the hat. I stand in front of the mirror and say “whoa, all of a sudden I’m so round and somft, do I need to cut back on the pizza or something??” Those are just
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Ready for Episode 3 of Black Voices of Mental Health? This time we’ve got four amazing ladies who are building amazing communities on and offline. Not only that, they are hard at work providing culturally relevant MH resources for BIPOC patients. I can’t wait to tell you about them, but first: A Quick Word I
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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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
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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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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