Posts Tagged ‘mental illness’
Big Sean reveals he contemplated suicide several times
The pressures to succeed in life can take a toll on anyone, but finding a high level of success and then having to maintain or exceed it can weigh heavy…
Read MoreTamar Braxton speaks for the 1st time since alleged suicide attempt (photo)
Tamar Braxton finally speaks to her fans two weeks after an emergency hospitalization from an apparent suicide attempt. In a letter, Braxton, 43, admits that she suffers from mental illness,…
Read MoreDJ Tryfe raises awareness about mental illness at inaugural Viribus Ball
The need for greater awareness and support of mental health and wellness in the African American community remains an ongoing and intentional effort. Prompted by his own personal experiences with…
Read MoreAndre Johnson of Detroit Recovery Project discusses solving substance abuse
Andre Johnson is the president and CEO of the Detroit Recovery Project Inc., a multi-service agency that provides a wide spectrum of support services to the city’s recovery community. The…
Read MoreMelissa Graves works to dispel the stigma about mental illness among Blacks
Melissa Graves has been deeply involved in taking steps to make changes in mental health. She is a licensed marriage and family therapist with more than 18 years of experience…
Read MoreReia Chapman liberates people through mental and emotional wellness
Reia Chapman, founder and director of clinical services at the Center for Family & Maternal Wellness in Charlotte, North Carolina, is committed to helping others. Chapman embodies what she considers to be her…
Read MoreDr. Monique Aguirre addresses mental illness, helping ladies learn to stand
Americans suffering from some form of Mental Illness is devastating. According to Mental Health America, over 44 million Americans are affected by some form of mental health issues. During the…
Read MorePolice gently arrest White man holding Black man at knifepoint (video)
Over the past few years, America has seen how police handle mentally ill Black suspects with a weapon. More often than not, it results in a violent incident in which…
Read MoreWhy Cardi B says she feels like she’s ‘losing her mind’ sometimes
Cardi B feels like she’s “losing her mind” sometimes. “The “Bodak Yellow” rapper, who has daughter Kulture with her husband Offset, admits it can be tough navigating fame, and she…
Read MoreErratic behavior pays off as Kanye West to have lunch with Trump
For well over a year, America has seen Kanye West, one of the brightest stars in hip-hop, burn with intensity — an intensity that has shown in his unwavering support…
Read MoreMentally ill Milwaukee man beats up 4 cops (video)
There is a video making the rounds on social media that shows a mentally ill Milwaukee man taking on six cops. Police say that they received a report about a…
Read MoreMariah Carey admits mental illness
In 2001, global superstar Mariah Carey reportedly had a physical and mental breakdown which led to hospitalization. In a recent interview with People magazine, Carey, 48, admits “Until recently I…
Read MoreCould mental illness save Trump from impeachment and prison?
President Donald Trump showed his true racist colors this week with his now infamous alleged “shithole” comment about Haiti and Africa. These comments combined with his recent erratic behavior is…
Read MoreBernita Croslan Ministries takes a serious approach to mental illness
As founder of Bernita Croslan Ministries, Bernita Croslan is on a mission to encourage, embrace and empower women to be healed from brokenness through a spiritual and mental recovery. One…
Read MoreBlack Therapists Rock’s Deran Young urges mental health not be ignored
Deran Young is the founder and CEO of Black Therapists Rock, an organization comprised of individuals and agencies committed to improving the social and psychological well-being of vulnerable communities. BTR’s efforts raise…
Read MoreBrain study of dead NFL players shows 99 percent had concussion damage
There can no longer be any doubt that there is a definitive link between playing football and concussions. A groundbreaking study of the brains of deceased NFL players by a…
Read MoreCEO Zina Age of Aniz Inc. talks HIV and holistic approach to mastering vices
Zina Age, the CEO of Aniz Inc. is passionate about helping people. Her goal is not about breaking human vices but reducing the harm to the body as well mastering…
Read MoreTaylor Flinn connects mental illness and art with Quiet Thoughts On A Canvas
Mental illness can affect people directly and indirectly. Taylor Flinn indirectly experienced mental illness through a family member but did not realize it. Flinn explains how she dealt with mental…
Read MoreQuentin Vennie on his struggle with mental illness and the road to redemption
Mental illness is a disorder that affects many Black families directly and indirectly. Quentin Vennie is a young man who battled low self-esteem and the feeling of abandonment. At the…
Read MoreQuentin Vennie chronicles his mental illness in ‘Strong in the Broken Places’
After many years of fighting mental illness, motivational speaker and author Quentin Vennie can freely speak about his liberation. At the age of 14, Vennie was diagnosed with anxiety and…
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