Dear Readers, July kicks off with the 4th of July. That means picnics and threeday weekends, but it’s also a great time to reflect on concepts like freedom and independence. These words can mean many things, but for black women especially, we may find ourselves thinking about our history, as Read more…
June is a delightful time of year. There is a great deal of closure and celebration happening with various graduations and the end of the school of year. We’ll also celebrate fathers this month and wall the wonderful contributions they bring to our families. Amongst all of this happiness, I Read more…
As we mark the observance of National Nurse’s week, I reminisce on the role models that have influenced my impact on the profession. My due diligence is to pay homage to my SHEro, Mary Eliza Mahoney, and HEro Dr. Ernest Grant. Both are pioneers and visible trailblazers, proving that nursing Read more…
The term mental wellness is used interchangeably with mental health or mental well-being. Mental wellness does not necessarily mean mental or cognitive processes. Mental wellness describes emotions, our social life, and our overall existential state. Most people like to prioritize their mental health by conducting wholesome activities like meditation, long Read more…
Dip ‘N Apples INGREDIENTS 2 cups chocolate chips 2 tablespoons coconut oil 4 large apples Granola Shredded coconut Chocolate chips Chopped Nuts Caramel sauce Popsicle sticks
As a Black, female psychologist, I find myself navigating the limitations we place on ourselves and our communities in my work and in my personal life. Therapy, unfortunately, is something our community is not always open to explore. Systematically, we’ve had very limited spaces where we could feel safe to Read more…
“Happy Mother’s Day” Dear Readers, May is such a happy time of year. Renewal and optimism are in the air, and many of us are feeling our moods lifting thanks to the end of winter. However, this is not the case for everyone. Mental health is easy to overlook when Read more…
What is an autoimmune disease? If you’ve heard of rheumatoid arthritis or lupus, you’ve heard of an autoimmune disease. It is a condition where your immune system attacks healthy cells in your body by mistake. There are more than 80 different types of autoimmune diseases (ADs), and they can affect Read more…
Memorial Day is a time to remember those who lost their lives fighting for our country, reflect, and be grateful. Everyone also views Memorial Day as an unofficial start of summer, with the sounds of celebration looming everywhere. With so much food around, one can forget about eating healthy. Here, Read more…
“Biology is the least of what makes someone a mother” — Oprah Winfrey As we approach Mother’s Day, it’s important that we take a step back and cherish the women in our lives that have raised us, nurtured us, and poured into us. And a huge part of that is Read more…