Traveling while Black, remember to breathe
‘As a Black person traveling, we know that we get treated differently than other people.’
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Threats to our childrenâs mental health are on the rise
Clearly, our children are in the midst of challenging times we have not before experienced.
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People in mental health crisis need healthcare pros, not cops
988, like 911, is a newly designed, single, nationwide number that routes callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
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Advancing health, wellness, resilience, and safety for K-12 educational stakeholders. Join us on November 14 at the Quora Conference Center for the first in a series of developmental workshops culminating …
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Community Pillars: Mother Atum Azzahir on resurrecting Black culture and heritage
Mother Atum challenges us to go beyond the veil of conventional mis-education, which for years has taught us who we were notâas African descendants.
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New mental health project enhances barbersâ listening skills
A new initiative aims to help ‘heal the pain and make it okay to discuss mental health issues with trusted barbers and stylists.’
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Black suicide surge continues
African American boys between the ages of five and 12 are more likely to die by suicide than any other age group.
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Virtual Mental Health Day on the Hill set for Feb. 24
The Mental Health Legislative Network will hold its annual Mental Health Day on the Hill online this year on Thursday, Feb. 24.
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More guns, pandemic stress, and a police legitimacy crisis created a homicide spike in 2020
Homicide rates in the U.S. spikes by almost 30% in 2020 according to FBI figures.
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Join in Mental Health Awareness Day at the State Fair
The event, which features about 60 mental health organizations from across the state, is an opportunity for all Minnesotans to raise awareness about mental health.
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âMisogynoirâ on full display in the sports world
So far, 2021 seems to be the year of criticizing Black women. U.S. gymnast Simone Biles is just the recent target. Wikipedia states Black feminist Maya Bailey created the term …
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Black Mental Health Matters
The ongoing disparities and distress of trying to live while Black takes a toll on our physical and mental health.
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Naomi Osaka’s withdrawal from French Open highlights how prioritizing mental wellness goes against the rules
Tennis star Naomi Osaka stunned the sports world when she announced that she would withdraw from the French Open after she was fined for not speaking to media to protect her mental health.
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NAMI offers free online mental health support groups
Find a complete listing of group meetings and how to join in by going to namimn.org and clicking on ‘Support Groups.’
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Free online mental health support groups for individuals and families
Led by trained peer facilitators, the support groups help individuals and families learn coping skills and find strength through sharing their experiences.
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Mental health treatment still stigmatized by some
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Achea Redd. a mental health advocate and wife of a former NBA player, weighs in on mental health in the Black community.
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Heading off coronavirus anxiety
There are some things that you can do to reduce the severity of your anxiety and fear.
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Roads to Recovery: getting past substance use or mental disorders
Thirty years ago, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) designated September as ‘Recovery Month.’
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Menâs mental health issues massive in scope
Despite numerous advances in medical science, men continue to die from nine of the top 10 causes of death at younger ages and in greater numbers than women.
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Creating caring communities in St. Paul
Speakers from NAMI Minnesota will present Creating Caring Communities in St. Paul on May 13.
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