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Police Killing of Unarmed Georgia Man Leaves Another Town in Disbelief
By Richard Fausset Witnesses to the fatal police shooting of an African-American man gave differing accounts Tuesday. But they all ended with a similar question: Why was it necessary to shoot Anthony Hill, a 27-year-old Air Force veteran who was … Continue reading
Socioeconomic Stress Leaves Lasting Scars
By Kim Hall and Jan Diehm For many Americans, stress isn’t juggling family and an outsize job, or looking for meaning in work and relationships. The stress of poverty can have devastating effects on wellbeing — and when it occurs … Continue reading
Three ways to stay sane during your commute
By AFP Relanxews How to make your trek to and from work less loathsome? Here are a few tips to staying sane. Research has found that long commutes can lead to a host of negative health outcomes, such as high … Continue reading
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Tagged car, health, Mental health, public transportation, rush hour, stress, train, travel
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Coping with Trayvon pain: 10 ways to heal your broken heart
By Terrie M. Williams With the senseless killing of Trayvon Martin, we once again find ourselves mourning a young Black spirit taken from us far too soon. As survivors, we are charged with honoring Martin and the countless others we’ve lost by standing … Continue reading
What the Rising Number of Single Dads Says About Fatherhood in General
By Noah Berlatsky If my wife and I divorced, who would get the kid? Obviously, if only for mental health reasons, this isn’t the sort of hypothetical I want to spend any significant proportion of my time worrying about. But … Continue reading
Living Life
Do every act of your life as if it were your last.- Marcus Aurelius Are you living your life or do you just exist? Do you savor every day? Relish every breath? Challenge yourself to be and to do … Continue reading
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Tagged change, Gautama Buddha, God, health, inspiration, Interpersonal relationship, life, live, Marcus Aurelius, Mental health
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Schizophrenia Hits Black Communities Hardest
There is a bias in our community against getting psychological assistance. Many in our community lack access to and affordable medical care. We need to knock down the stigma connected to getting psychological help in our community. Schizophrenia Hits Black … Continue reading
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This mother who left her baby on the subway is not some Bad Black Mom. She’s part of a mental-health stigma
By Kirsten West Savali When 20-year-old Frankea Dabbs abandoned her 10-month-old baby girl on a New York City subway platform on 7 July, it was a piercing cry for help that has long echoed throughout homes, neighborhoods and cities across … Continue reading →