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Guidance for the Black Community on Breaking Stigma and Seeking Help By Jennifer Bailey, LCSW; LICSW-CP; RDT After a pickup basketball game, a young Black man nervously admits to his friends: “I think I need therapy.” To his surprise, every one of them already has a therapist. That scene from Netflix’s Survival of the Thickest… Read more: Do I need therapy?

By Devi Shastri AP Health Writer The COVID-19 variant that may be driving a recent rise in cases in some parts of the world has earned a new nickname: “razor blade throat” COVID. That’s because the variant — NB.1.8.1. or “Nimbus” — may cause painful sore throats. The symptom has been identified by doctors in the United… Read more: What to know about the COVID variant that may cause ‘razor blade’ sore throats

By. Shamani Salahuddin While America is a global leader in scientific advancement and medical innovation, it ranks last in terms of low-performing health outcomes, despite spending the most on healthcare, according to a study conducted by the Peter G. Peterson Foundation.  Many professionals name health inequity as the cause of the disparities in the American… Read more: 5 Healthy Lifestyle Habits for Navigating Systemic Challenges

By Denise Holcomb Removing the Stigma seeks youth-focused organizations, individuals, businesses, and volunteers to support our Youth Life CLE Readiness program. In the summer of 2024, we launched the Youth Life CLE Awareness and Prevention program to promote the removal of stigma around suicide and create a safe environment for youth to connect with peers,… Read more: Removing the Stigma: Collaboration Program for Youth

By Jennifer Bailey, LCSW; LICSW-CP; RDT From August 1619 to December 1865, the enslavement of Black people played a crucial role in the American economy, providing a lucrative foundation of wealth and status for the United States of America (Jim Crow Museum). For 246 years, Black people endured physical, sexual, and psychological trauma during slavery.… Read more: Breaking Barriers: Why the Black Community Still Struggles to Access Therapy