By Nyesha Stone With public school systems failing, lead in the water and a nation being further torn apart by politics, it’s no wonder why people are reaching out about their mental health. In the past, speaking about one’s mental state was seen as taboo, and a sign of craziness, and for some this remains […]
When People Lose Jobs, They’re Not Just Losing Money, Professor Says
UW-La Crosse Sociologist Studies Link Between Job Loss, Identity And Mental Health By Amanda Magnus When people lose their jobs, financial problems are often the first worry. But money isn’t the only problem when someone loses a job — the fear of losing your identity and risking your mental health are also concerns, said Dawn […]
Online Knowledge Center On Student-of-Color Mental Health Is First of its Kind
Article Courtesy of the Steve Fund The Steve Fund launches an online resource center during Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, with scientific information from premier experts on student-of-color mental health and emotional well-being. A new online knowledge center offers expert information on supporting the mental health and emotional well-being of students of color. It was […]
Advocates Push To Expand Family Drug Courts In Wisconsin
Program Currently Operates Only In Milwaukee by Gilman Halsted The success of a family drug treatment court in Milwaukee has prompted lawmakers to consider expanding the program to other parts of the state. The court in Milwaukee is the only one in Wisconsin to offer a non-criminal option for drug-addicted parents to win back custody […]
U.S. Department of Health Sees Glimmers of Hope in Mental Health Status of Blacks
by Zenitha Prince Special to the NNPA from the Afro-American Newspaper Things are “moving in the right direction” in terms of the treatment of mental health and mental health disparities in the Black community, health officials say. Black Americans are 20 percent more likely to report having serious psychological distress than non-Hispanic Whites, according to […]