Posts Tagged ‘Mental Health’
Silent Crisis: When Bullying Targets Black Students
Schools continue to fail to protect students against bully, especially the race-based bullying faced by Black students.
Read MoreThis Breathwork Expert Is Helping Us Breathe Easier In A World That Places Undue Burdens On Black Women
J Marie is advocating for breathwork as a powerful tool for healing and empowerment among Black women, highlighting its benefits for mental health and wellness. Through her programs, she aims to create a supportive community that nurtures self-expression and promotes holistic well-being.
Read MoreIn one of America’s most troubled jails, a mental health unit has managed to thrive
Those incarcerated in the Orleans Justice Center have new mental health support in place of violent enforcement.
Read MoreThe Biles Effect: A New Narrative on Mental Health in Sports
Simone Biles’ openness about her struggles with mental health have inspired many other Black women to seek support as well.
Read MoreThe Other Side of the Game: Black Athletes and Mental Health
While so many Black youth find a home on a sports team where they excel, the glory of it all often hides the mental health struggles they may be dealing with.
Read MoreTrained in Rites of Passage, Now They’re Training Black Male Youth
The Baltimore Rites of Passage Initiative (BROPI) is a multigenerational mentorship program which empowers Black men to embrace positive masculinity. BROPI has trained 16 Black men to become mentors to Black youth. The group will teach mentees about Black history, mental health, anger management, and alternatives to violence, among other things.
Read MoreHigh Rates of Suicide Among Young Black Men In Rural Areas: Study Reveals Systemic Failure
A new study, conducted by the University of Georgia researchers, finds young Black men in rural areas are dying by suicide at alarming rates. The study showed the suicides and suicidal ideations in this population are linked to growing up in low-resource environments and experiencing racial discrimination throughout adolescence.
Read MoreBlack veterans with PTSD may face a higher risk of rehospitalization after a stroke
A recent study reveals health disparities faced by Black Americans who have served their country’s military.
Read MoreFighting Educational Injustice, One Nap at a Time
For educators and students of color, resting may prove an effective resistance against a culture of white supremacy and capitalism.
Read More5 Mental Health Programs Making a Difference for Black Youth
While Black youth across the U.S. are facing a mental health crisis, there are five organizations here to help end it.
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