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 […]
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Colleges and universities are struggling with sex assaults on campus, even as they spend more time and money to comply with stricter enforcement of gender discrimination laws. But the case of a University of Missouri swimmer, who said she was raped in an episode her parents say led her to suicide, […]
Antoine Dodson, made famous from a news video in which he encountered an intruder in his sister’s bedroom (see below), recently posted a video on YouTube. But this time, it’s serious. In the video, Dodson is literally crying out for help, saying, “God, where are you? I’m trying my best to be this good person, […]
According to court records, gospel singer Marvin Sapp claims that missing doctor Teleka Patrick was stalking him. In September of 2013 he filed a personal protection order against her. Patrick, 30, was last seen the night of Dec. 5. Surveillance video shows the doctor being dropped off at her car in the Borgess Medical Center parking […]
With over 40 million albums sold and a business empire that includes clothing, fragrances, sports bars, liquor, and hotels, and more, Jay Z has transformed…
The three largest mental health providers in the nation are the following jails: Cook County in Illinois, Los Angeles County and Rikers Island in New York.…
Dr. Annelle B. Primm, Deputy Medical Director of the American Psychiatric Association (APA) & Director of the APA’s Office of Minority and National Affairs answers your mental health questions. —- What are symptoms/warning signs of PTSD? Some of the symptoms of PTSD include low mood, fear, avoidance, social withdrawal, feelings of numbness, and flashbacks of […]
Iyanla Vanzant has a message for African-Americans as it relates to mental health. Stop hiding. The teacher, educator and healer who is the host of “Iyanla, Fix My Life” on the OWN Network says that in order to fix what is happening you have to be able to acknowledge and name it. When it comes […]
Police report that “MasterChef” runner up Joshua Marks sustained a gun shot wound to the head and was found dead in an alley on Chicago’s south side Friday night. According to what Chicago Police spokesman John Mirabelli told CNN, the possibility of suicide has not been ruled out by investigators because of Marks previously acknowledgement […]
The man who gunned down 12 people at the Washington Navy Yard, the woman who tried to ram her car into a White House barricade, and the man who shot an Oregon state trooper during a routine traffic stop all shared tragic connections: They were all killed by police after erratic episodes; they all perhaps […]
From mental health issues to chronic health illnesses, there is a growing stream of black men choosing to end their own lives. Why? Read: Don…
When out at industry events, I’ve come across actors who have said it takes a smart actor to play a dumb person on-screen. So…
