If you are one who has not lost a love one to COVID-19 or experienced the terror and angst of waiting and not knowing whether your loved one would survive, then you may not know the horrific fear, grief and loss experienced by the ones that have.  Its one of those things that we can…

We have entered the last month of this very challenging year.  It can be difficult to focus on the blessings that 2020 brought.  With all the sickness and death, loss of jobs and income, virtual school, isolation, quarantine, disturbing politics, police brutality, racism and total lack of consideration for mankind, focusing on the positive may…

Research shows that more than 80% of what we communicate is non-verbal.  With that being said,  I challenge you to consider for one moment that the research is accurate and our nonverbal communication is a…

For silence not to have a voice, It sure speaks volumes!  When we are offended by things we see or hear, we often lose our voice and keep our feelings and thoughts to ourselves. It…

The American Psychological Association defines mental illness as a health condition involving changes in emotions, thinking and/or behavior. These changes manifest as distress in critical areas of life, such as school, work, family and/or social.…

Research shows the narrative of blacks in American history dates back over four hundred years.  And  laws prohibiting slavery dating back to 1964.  Fifty-six years, short in comparison to the number of years that african americans had lived in the United States. The mentality of slavery, racism and discrimmination still resides, in the hearts and…

Lately, I've noticed an increase in advertisement for mental illness. This may partly be due to the political climate, the ongoing stress of covid-19 and the impact of the Black Lives Matter Movement.  Networks are broadcasting movies and films about mental illness.…

I listened to a podcast today in which Charlamagne discussed mental health treatment and encouraged African Americans to seek therapy when needed. It is awesome when today's influencers promote and advocate good mental health. It is not OK, not to be OK. When we…