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Culture, Health, Mental Health

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 geared at Black and LGBTQIA+ folks.

By

Jessica Washington

Published

September 26, 2022
Events, Health & Wealth, The Root Institute

Courtney B. Vance Shares How Therapy Helped Him Cope With Losing His Father

"Ain't nobody else gonna help us if we don't help ourselves," the actor said in a discussion about mental health in the Black community at The Root Institute.

By

Angela Johnson

Published

September 17, 2022
Culture, Sports

Tennis Champions Talk Mental Health and Dealing with Trolls

The Root sat down with tennis champions Sloane Stephens and Madison Keys to discuss the importance of mental health, and how to deal with online bullies.

By

Jessica Washington

Published

August 27, 2022
Education, HBCUs, News

UNCF Partnership Focuses on Student’s Mental Health

Working with the Steve Fund, the United Negro College Fund is launching initiatives designed to support Black students' mental health

By

Angela Johnson

Published

June 15, 2022
Culture

Black Mental Health Professionals are Taking to TikTok

Lack of representation has prevented many African Americans from getting mental health care, so professionals are using the popular app to reach people in need

By

Angela Johnson

Published

March 22, 2022
Law Enforcement, News, Police Brutality

Another Black Man Shot and Killed during a Mental Health Crisis

Local South Carolina activists are calling for disciplinary actions against the officer who shot and killed Irvin Moorer-Charley.

By

Kalyn Womack

Published

March 21, 2022
Culture

Nonprofit Wants to Make the Workplace Less Stressful for Black Women

The Black Women's Health Imperative knows workplace stress is taking a toll on Black women's health and wants to do something about it

By

Angela Johnson

Published

March 14, 2022
Culture, Health, Mental Health

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.

By

Jay Connor

Published

October 22, 2021
Entertainment

Lil Wayne Reflects on Mental Health Struggles and Childhood Suicide Attempt

The Funeral rapper opened up about his mental health journey during a recent interview with Emmanuel Acho.

By

Shanelle Genai

Published

August 16, 2021
News

Kansas Legislator and Ex-Substitute Teacher Accused of Kneeing Student in the Groin Turns in License, Blames Behavior on ‘Mental Health Battles’

I often ask, 'what the hell is wrong with Republicans?' Usually, the question is rhetorical. This time, though—seriously, WTF?

By

Zack Linly

Published

August 5, 2021