Category: Mental Health

The sights, sounds and scents of nature have a positive effect on mental health. The outdoors helps alleviate anxiety and restore inner balance. It offers a sanctuary for the mind, providing peace, inspiration and rejuvenation. Since spring officially has begun in the western hemisphere, there’s no better time to get active outdoors. Check out these Instagram… Continue reading 7 Black Women Nature Enthusiasts to Inspire Your Next Outdoor Adventure

Congratulations on taking the courageous step towards prioritizing your mental health by considering therapy. Deciding to seek therapy is a significant milestone, and finding the right therapist can make all the difference in your journey towards healing and self-discovery. For Black women, finding a therapist who understands and affirms your unique experiences and cultural nuances… Continue reading The Best Sites to Find Your New Therapist

Black therapists are not only tasked with addressing the psychological well-being of their Black clients but also serve as cultural translators and advocates for them. Because of this, it’s often beneficial for Black people to have a Black therapist who fully understands what they endure daily. Alma, a mental healthcare company, shared insights from Black… Continue reading Top Concerns Black Therapists See from Their Black Clients

Working out has many benefits for the body, including the physical components that result from consistency. Summertime is quickly approaching and as the saying goes, “Summer bodies are built in the winter.” Whether the goal is sculpting, losing or gaining weight, exercising is crucial to a person’s well-being. Mental health and exercise go hand in… Continue reading Working Out Can Significantly Improve Your Mental Health

Western practices often prioritize talk therapy, as the primary means of addressing psychological issues. While this approach can be beneficial for many, it may not fully encompass the complexities of human experience and can overlook the deeper existential struggles that individuals may face. With these limitations of traditional therapy, therapists, like Patricia Duggan, are leading… Continue reading Decolonizing Mental Health: Traditional Therapy May Not Be For Black Women

PTO shouldn’t be left solely for vacation days or holidays. Sometimes, your mind and body simply need a break. Hello boss ladies living their best soft life! With trending conversations surrounding the glass cliff, this is especially true for Black women. We are working in environments where we feel unsafe and where we are faced… Continue reading A Health Expert Dishes on Knowing When to Take PTO

So, you’ve learned that you have an anxious attachment style, now what? As with any attachment style, you have the ability the work to learn to combat it for healthier interpersonal relationships, as it can easily affect them. Anxious attachment specifically can manifest as a deep-seated fear of abandonment and a heightened need for reassurance… Continue reading How to Communicate Your Anxious Attachment Needs to Your Partner

It is that time of the year again to move the clocks forward which means losing an extra hour of sleep to Daylight Saving Time. Daylight Saving Time, an old-age practice that occurs twice a year, takes place on March 10 in 2024. The American tradition originated during World War I as a strategy to… Continue reading Morning Tips to Help Ease into Daylight Saving Time

Now that you’re an adult, you likely see your parents as full humans. Here’s how to check in on your parents’ mental health.