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Could "Warmlines" Be An Affordable Mental Health Resource For The Black Community?

The new suicide prevention hotline has been praised for its harm reduction abilities.

Alexandra Jane

PublishedNovember 12, 2022

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Remains of Missing Georgia Teen Found Weeks After He Was Turned Away from Mental Facility

The teen sought mental help on his own after experiencing depression and suicidal thoughts.

Kalyn Womack

PublishedOctober 25, 2022

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Megan Thee Stallion Launches Online Mental Health Care Resource

Over the weekend, Megan launched “Bad Bitches Have Bad Days Too,” an online archive of mental health care resources…

Jessica Washington

PublishedSeptember 26, 2022

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Judge Mathis' Daughter Speaks Out About Mental Health

Jade Mathis has turned her pain into purpose as a mental health advocate

Angela Johnson

PublishedJune 1, 2022

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The Healing CHI Talks Normalizing Conversations About Black Men's Mental Health Through Yoga

'We want to see more men start their healing journey, yes to wellness, yes to mental health,' cofounders Andrew…

Shanelle Genai

PublishedFebruary 25, 2022

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'I Was Tired of Holding Those Things In': Former NBA Star Steve Francis Opens Up About Battle With Depression, Alcoholism

The three-time NBA All-Star bares his soul in a revealing essay in the Players' Tribune.

Jay Connor

PublishedDecember 21, 2021

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'It Was Bad': Karl-Anthony Towns Talks Mental Health, Survivors Guilt After Losing Eight Relatives to COVID-19

The 25-year-old has had a difficult time during the pandemic and opened up about his journey.

Jay Connor

PublishedOctober 22, 2021

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Dak Prescott's Encourages Mental Health Awareness With 'Ask 4 Help!' Campaign

The two-time Pro Bowler has been wearing 'Ask 4 Help!' on his wrist tape all season.

Jay Connor

PublishedOctober 22, 2021

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Naomi Osaka's Mental Health Journey Should Inspire Us All

With the U.S. Open underway, the four-time Grand Slam champion is embracing a new outlook.

Jay Connor

PublishedAugust 30, 2021

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Calm App Rides for Naomi Osaka, Offers to Pay Fines for Players Declining Media Interviews: 'Mental Health Is Health'

Not all heroes wear capes, but they may develop apps.

Jay Connor

PublishedJune 3, 2021

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Joey Bada$$ Opens Up About Mental Health Among Black Men in America: 'It's Such a Taboo Topic'

When he’s not out here starring in Oscar award-winning films, Joey Bada$$ is juggling a thriving music career, the…

Jay Connor

PublishedMay 28, 2021

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'We Don't Just Change on a Dime': The Importance of Prioritizing Mental Health and Self-Care as We Transition Into a Post-Pandemic World

Psychotherapist Chamin Ajjan knows that folks are going through so much right now—mentally, emotionally and physicall…

PublishedMay 28, 2021

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Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams Gave Us Glimpse Into Their Group Chat and Now I’m Feeling All the Feels

Kelly, can you handle this? Michelle, can you handle this? Beyoncé, can you handle this?

Shanelle Genai

PublishedMay 27, 2021

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Taraji P. Henson Launches Mental Health Campaign for Black Students

On Monday, Empire and Hidden Figures star Taraji P. Henson announced the launch of a brand new campaign focused on…

Shanelle Genai

PublishedMay 17, 2021

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Oprah and Prince Harry Team Up for Multipart Mental Health Documentary for Apple TV+

As you may or may not know, the month of May is nationally recognized as Mental Health Awareness month.

Shanelle Genai

PublishedMay 10, 2021

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Trevor Noah, H.E.R., Big Sean, Oprah and More Come Together to Recognize Mental Health Awareness Month

If we’ve learned anything this past year, it’s that life is too short and unpredictable to continue to put our…

Shanelle Genai

PublishedMay 3, 2021

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Exclusive: Olympian Raven Saunders Comes <i>Out of the Dark </i>to Raise Awareness, Destigmatize Mental Health

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Exclusive: Olympian Raven Saunders Comes Out of the Dark to Raise Awareness, Destigmatize Mental Health

Content warning: The following article discusses mental illness and SI.

Jay Connor

PublishedMay 3, 2021

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I Think I've Started to Use Avoidance As Self-Care

“...so how you feel, frustrated, irritated, sometimes I don’t know myself, I be too numb, to feel something…

Panama Jackson

PublishedApril 13, 2021

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Damian Lillard Reveals the Unspeakable Tragedies He's Been Playing Through: 'People Have No Idea'

Without question, this past year has been unlike anything any of us have faced before. But each day, we try our best…

Jay Connor

PublishedMarch 5, 2021

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NYC Pilot Program Will Have Medical Professionals Respond to Mental Health Calls Instead of NYPD

In recent years, we’ve seen countless tragedies result from the response by police officers to people suffering a…

Joe Jurado

PublishedNovember 11, 2020

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