Pregnant Women, New Moms Should Be Screened for Depression
Many women experience depression during pregnancy, but don’t report it to doctors One in seven women experience depression during pregnancy or the first year after...
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Tackling Trauma for Improved Mental Health
Recognize Your Brilliance and Resilience If it seems like you’re hearing about trauma a lot lately, you’re not wrong. It is a buzzword these days....
6 Tools to Help Fight College Freshman Depression
The start of college comes with expectation and excitement, but it also can trigger depression Making the leap from high school to college is a...
5 Signs of Summer Depression
If summer’s heat and sun bums you out, you’re not alone. How to tell if it is a case of the summertime blues—or something more...
CEO Recovers After Years of Hiding Depression
Lisa Brown Alexander shares her journey to wellness in her book, Strong on the Outside, Dying on the Inside. It’s OK to admit you’re not...
Taking Care of Your Mental Health With Keisha Downey
Women are 70 percent more likely than men to have a major depression in their lifetimes, and women are 60 percent more likely to experience...
Debunking the Biggest Mental Health Myths in the Black Community
Hint: You cannot pray depression away Addressing mental health in our community is a touchy subject—and it shouldn’t be given how many African Americans are...
Jail Creates Mental Health Woes for Black Men
African-American men who have been incarcerated show worse mental health issues compared with men of the same race with no history of jail time, according...
Overcoming Depression Renewed My Passion for Life
Writer Kamela Fleming recently overcame a debilitating struggle with depression, which is plaguing scores of black women across the country. In the second of a two-part...
Depression and Heart Health: A Two-Way Connection
A heart attack can lead to depression, but the reverse is also true. Why the ties between mental and cardiovascular health matter An estimated 10...
