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Women of color face big challenges when trying to get treatment for mental health issues. But change is underway. From maternal mortality to breast cancer survival to mental health treatment, healthcare outcomes for women of color in the U.S. can be challenging. Shondaland decided to take a deep dive to uncover the root causes of this urgent problem, and to shine a light on the solutions that can bring inequities to an end. If you struggle with mental-health issues, you know how difficult it can be to find the right help. It not only takes a tremendous amount of courage to seek treatment, but it takes a lot of time, dedication, and effort to find a mental-health provider who can meet you where you are. But for Black women and […]
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We have all heard the saying, “maybe love is not enough”. This sentence often proves to be true in real life. But how do you make a difference between love or infatuation, between devotion and other emotions? The big question is: when to walk away from a relationship? What are the signs that you need to consider when you are in a toxic situation? Keep reading and find out how to know when to walk away from a relationship. How Do You Know if It’s Time to End a Relationship? Knowing when to walk away from a relationship is never an easy task. When you are in one, it can be easy to get lost in it. Sometimes, it is hard to admit that it is time to end things. People get […]
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Racism and discrimination are part of our society whether we want to admit that or not. Although racial discrimination is prohibited by law and the constitution, the reality is much different. The problem lies in society’s lack of willingness to truly embrace different ethnicities and races. So how to deal with racism and the things that accompany it? We will try to give you some guidance on how to tackle this matter on a day-to-day basis. People of Color of All Ages Have to Learn How to Deal With Racism People of color and other marginalized groups realize, from their early childhood, that the problem of hatred and race discrimination is more profound (and we can feel this on our skin every day) than in just exercising our rights (which is often […]
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The human mind has been a mystery to many philosophers and scientists throughout the history of humankind. Nowadays, the reason is still a puzzle to many medical professionals who try to unravel this mystery. The branch of science is all known to us; it is called psychology. But what’s the difference between a therapist and a psychologist? What can one do that the other can’t? When should you seek help from one and when from the other? The Difference Between a Therapist and a Psychologist – The Science Behind the Definition When it comes to studying the human brain, if we compare it to a computer, neurologists would be the ones that are studying the “hard drive”, while psychologists would be the ones dealing with the “software”. But even though all the […]
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To this day, black women and depression have been a topic that has been shoved to the side and not considered much of a health risk. Much to our misfortune, one of the leading health issues in the U.S. is mental illness, especially within the African-American population; more specifically major depressive disorder (MDD). Though there has been an uprise of awareness, there are still major hurdles we need to face. According to data collected from the Mental Health of America, in the past year, 16% of African-Americans reported having a psychiatric disorder. The data also showed that African-Americans are more likely to have feelings of sadness, worthlessness, and hopelessness than white Americans. That’s well over 7 million Americans who are faced with psychiatric symptoms and conditions. Societal Impact on Mental Health It’s […]
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Feeling stressed out and anxious is perfectly normal. Every person has felt that way at least once in their lifetime. But feeling anxious in some situations and having an actual disorder are different things. If you think you have some of the anxiety symptoms but aren’t quite sure, keep reading and find out all the information you need to know about this condition, as well as where to get support and help. What Is the Anxiety Disorder? What are the signs and symptoms of anxiety? We deal with these kinds of feelings daily. When you are under a lot of stress at work, at home, or even in school, you can feel nervous, fatigued, scared, or restless. Feeling nervous or agitated is a normal human reaction to difficult or dangerous situations and can […]
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