Overdose Awareness
Addiction is such a stigmatized topic – yet people are so uninformed about it. Most of us were taught that “drugs are bad,” but that is about the most education [...]
Breastfeeding and Mental Health – It’s Personal
The arrival of a little bundle of joy brings heart-stealing smiles along with many opinions and advice about breastfeeding. Undoubtedly, nursing creates a physical and emotional attachment between mother and [...]
Steps You Can Take to Prevent Overdose Deaths
I’ll never forget the day I received the call from my parents informing me that one of my sister’s friends passed away from an overdose. I was heartbroken; my sister was [...]
Accessing Mental Health Services in Philadelphia
July is Minority Mental Health Month. While we celebrate the gains made by minoritized populations in the United States, much remains to be done. Notwithstanding the increased national dialogue around [...]
The Search for Culturally Competent Care
Fans of the award-winning TV series ‘This is Us’ may remember the episode where Randall decides to switch therapists. The character—a successful commodities trader turned Philadelphia City Councilman—is African American, [...]
For Black Women Who Say They’re OK When They’re Not
How are you feeling? As leaders in our communities, workplaces, families, and homes, Black women are often carrying a physical and emotional load for themselves and those around them. Earlier [...]