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Breaking the Stigma: Addressing the Mental Health Crisis Among Black Men

Breaking the Stigma: Addressing the Mental Health Crisis Among Black Men ‍Photo by Tumisu on Pixabay ‍Addressing the Mental Health Crisis Among Black Men ~ A Call for National Action! As a Black man and performance psychologist, I know firsthand the pressures and expectations that come with being a part …

Shattering the Stigma: Addressing Depression in Black Women

Shattering the Stigma: Addressing Depression in Black Women As a Black mental health professional, I know firsthand the struggles that come with mental health issues in the Black community. The stigma surrounding mental health in the Black community can make it difficult to seek help, especially when it comes to …

Breaking the Silence on ACEs: How the Kaiser & CDC Study is Shedding Light on Childhood Trauma

Breaking the Silence on ACEs: How the Kaiser & CDC Study is Shedding Light on Childhood Trauma ‍Image Source: Unsplash ‍Breaking the Silence on ACEs ~ As a mental health professional, I have seen firsthand the devastating impact that Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) can have on individuals. ACEs are traumatic …

Father Facetimed Ex While Killing Their Daughter

Father Facetimed Ex While Killing Their Daughter | Who is Kairsten Watson, and what has she said about the death of her daughter Zevaya Marie? By Summer Raemason,1 day ago | Courtesy of ABC13 & The US Sun Why Racial Socialization Is So Vital for Black Males! I recently published a …

The Importance of Racial Socialization for Black Boys

The Importance of Racial Socialization for Black Boys Raising Black Children in the United States: Navigating Society’s Messages ~ The Power of Racial Socialization Racial Socialization for Black Boys is critical to long-term success. Raising black children in the United States comes with unique challenges rooted in the country’s history …

Epigenetics In Psychology & Adverse Childhood Experiences

Epigenetics In Psychology & Adverse Childhood Experiences ~ How Your Biography Becomes Your Biology! The technical definition of epigenetics is the study of changes in organisms caused by modification of gene expression rather than alteration of the genetic code itself. It’s been more than 20 years since I first decided to peek inside the …

Eliminating the Black-White Wealth Gap: A Generational Challenge

Eliminating the Black-White Wealth Gap: A Generational Challenge It is time to talk about closing the racial wealth gap. The importance of household wealth has become abundantly clear during the COVID-19 pandemic. Wealth is the difference between what families own—for instance, their savings and checking accounts, retirement savings, houses, and …

Woman Charged With Killing Texas Bull Rider

Woman charged with killing Texas bull rider during jealous rage, police say Police: Lashawn Bagley, 22, shot Demetrius Omar Lateef Allen, 27, until she ran out of bullets Woman Charged With Killing Texas Bull Rider ~ A woman has been arrested in Houston months after fatally shooting a popular Texas …

Black Woman Killed by Ex-Boyfriend in Front of Children

Black Woman Killed by Ex-Boyfriend ~ Man charged after being accused of shooting ex-girlfriend to death with children present Courtesy of ABC13 Houston | Edited by Odyssey Media Group | Commentary by Rick Wallace, Ph.D., Psy.D. Black Woman Killed by Ex-Boyfriend ~ It amazes me that so many people are …

Shanquella Robinson Spent 3 Hours With A Doctor Before She Died

Home › News Police Report Reveals Shanquella Robinson Spent 3 Hours With A Doctor Before She Died New information has been released on the death of Shanquella Robinson.  Written By Bilal G. Morris , Senior Editor Posted November 22, 2022 | Courtesy of Newsone Source: screenshot / iOne Digital Shaquella Robinson was with a …