In a world that never stops spinning, it’s pretty easy to get carried away and overlook the key to our inner peace and happiness: Spiritual health! But here is the thing—our spiritual health and our mental well-being are like two...
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Becoming a Better Patient
Whether it’s for an annual check-up or a surgical procedure, most of us have met with a healthcare practitioner at some point. Admittedly, there have likely been instances when these visits left us with a less than...
3 Key Ways of Protecting Yourself From Winter Storms and Emergencies
You are more likely to overcome environmental and public health challenges if you are prepared for them before they rear their ugly heads—including, winter storms and emergencies. In the Northern Hemisphere, winter starts in...
Becoming a Caregiver to an Aging Parent
Studies have shown that Black people provide more support to aging parents compared to White people. A 2011 publication by Fingerman, et al. attributed this to “beliefs about support and feelings of personal reward”—and it is...
Maintaining a Healthy Weight During the Holidays
The holiday season has always been a time of merriment and indulgence. Families from far and near come together to celebrate, eat, drink and dine to the fullest. However, the abundance of delicious food and tempting treats can...
Food Allergies Among Black Children
Black children have even more probability of having an allergy along with the severe consequences when compared to others. Black children may suffer from multiple food allergies and their parents are worried about the impact they...
Understanding and Implementing Cross-Cultural Communication in Your Medical Office
I grew up in West Virginia. At the time, my family was the only Black family in the entire county. The hurdle for the community was getting over the color of my skin and allowing me and my family to be fully accepted. There were...
Combating Seasonal Depression Within the Black Community
Someone might think you live in a cave if you haven’t heard of “depression” before. However, nobody will “crucify” you for admitting that you don’t know what “seasonal depression” is. Interestingly so, you might be going through...
Barriers to the Psychiatric Illness Treatment Among Patients Belonging to the Black Community
Mental healthcare has been stigmatized in Black communities. It subtly happens in various ways. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), one in every four individuals may face a mental health condition in their life at...
Black Men and Therapy: Do we need it and why don’t we go?
Nearly two decades ago, the National Institute of Mental Health launched its landmark Real Men Real Depression campaign to sensitize Black communities on the need to get mental health treatment. Nevertheless, Black men continue...