Kweku’s Korner By Kweku Akyirefi Amoasi In the Beginning… Your life is over in a dash The dash between two dates We all have a destiny We all have a fate But something is not right No need to debate Only a few can relate To the overload of mess Served on my plate. I […]
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Navigating Stress
Kweku’s Korner In the fast-paced world we inhabit, stress has become an ever-present companion for many. From the demands of work to personal relationships and societal pressures, stress manifests in various forms and impacts individuals differently. As a mental performance coach deeply entrenched in the realms of stress management and mental well-being, I try to […]
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Stress Relief: The Road to Mental Wellness
Mental wellness is feeling good mentally, handling life’s ups & downs & being able to learn, work and connect with others in a positive way.
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Mental Health Education and Awareness on a Global Platform – Don’t Underestimate TikTok
Working to ban TikTok, is a mistake – alienating mental health activism, education, and resource sharing on a global scale.
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Kweku’s Korner: Therapy is for You…. Yes YOU!!!
Do you have a therapist? If not, let this be the year we get a counselor.
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Black Mental Health Matters for 2024 Election
Kweku’s Korner By Kweku Akyirefi Amoasi When the conversation of Mental Health arises, the masses leave the conversation. We have been conditioned to believe that mental health is divorced from physical health. We have been conditioned to believe that mental health is only dealing with illnesses, such as anxiety, depression, and trauma. The reality is […]
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Importance of Advancing Mental Health and Substance use Disorder Benefit Parity
By Lisa M. Gomez Assistant Secretary for the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) In 2008, Congress passed a law requiring health plans and insurance companies to treat individuals with mental health conditions and substance use disorders fairly. The law — called the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, or MHPAEA — doesn’t require plans […]
Mental Wealth: COVID-19’s Impact on Mental Health in the Black Community Helpful Tips to Protect Your Mental Health
By Paula Penebaker People have been facing challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, including loneliness, isolation, missed milestones and increased anxiety. In addition, there are disparities in health care, such as access to health insurance and socio-economic pressures, that put Black people at even greater risk for trauma, grief and other mental health issues. The We […]
Black Moms Speak on COVID-19 Increasing Anxiety and Isolation
By Ashley Smith The challenges of motherhood have only grown since the outbreak of COVID-19. Monique Garvin, a Black mom who lives in Columbia, South Carolina, said navigating pregnancy during the pandemic was a feat. She constantly felt lonely and worried. “It was really hard for me being isolated from family,” Garvin said. “I feel […]
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The Slap Seen Around The World Is A Teachable Moment About Black Men And Mental Health
By Paula Penebaker Being a Black man in America often means being your brother’s keeper. Yet, when it comes to mental health, many Black men still struggle to tackle this important issue. Today, this topic is being discussed more openly since actor Will Smith slapped comedian Chris Rock at the Academy Awards. Just moments later, […]