Although depression and suicide isn’t something we think we need to worry about in the African-American community, it is. Dr. Tartt joins “The Rickey Smiley…
Depression is real, even for “Preachers of LA” star, Bishop Noel Jones. He talks “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show” about battling depression as a child. In fact,…
Actor/comedian Robin Williams is dead at 63, an apparent suicide. Celebs and colleagues via Twitter responded with shock and fond memories of the popular funnyman.
No one should ever search for happiness in another person. Happiness starts from within. Listen to the audio player to hear about a woman trying…
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson recently revealed that he fell into a deep depression after he failed to make it in the NFL – which led to a series of personal setbacks. The “Hercules” star signed with Canadian Football League but was later let go, and then split from girlfriend Dany Garcia – who he later […]
Dr. Jennifer Caudle is a board-certified family physician who is also an associate professor at Rowan University in New Jersey. Caudle is a well-known medical expert in the Philadelphia area often appearing on CNN, Fox 29 and CBS 3. Caudle wants African-Americans to prioritize mental health and to know the difference between mental health and […]
Listen to Senator Hughes interview with Roland Martin above. Pennsylvania State Senator Vincent Hughes is known by Philadelphians as a hands-on legislator with an active community agenda. As part of that agenda, the West Philadelphia native has been a major part of raising awareness for HIV/AIDS along with his wife, actress Sheryl Lee Ralph and […]
Dr. Kara Davis says that your mind can impact your heart. African-Americans suffering from depression are at increased risk of heart problems. Unfortunately, African-Americans often do not prioritize their mental health, although it has been proven that is has a significant impact on overall wellness. The Illinois-based doctor Dr. Davis, who completed her education at the […]
People tend to fall off when it comes to their health during the holidays. To keep us all on track Dr. Collier is giving “The Rickey Smiley Morning…
Would you ever say I’ve got lupus or I’ve got diabetes without knowing if you really had the diseases? Probably not but most us frequently will say we are depressed whether or not we’ve been diagnosed. Depression is more than feeling sad or down every once in a while. Depression is a serious illness that […]
Tom Joyner Morning Show senior producer Nikki Woods goes “Beyond the Studio” with reality star Tami Roman about dealing with and overcoming anger and depression.
This month marks six years that Charlene Mabins has lived without her beloved son, Christopher. On September 16, 2007 Christopher, 18, committed suicide. He was a smart kid whose behavior began to change around age 13. Mabins tried everything—doctors, counselors, mentors, hospital. Finally, at age 16, Christopher was diagnosed with depression. And still, Mabins could […]
