When you hear the words “forensic psychiatry,” you most likely think of shows like “CSI” and “Law & Order: Criminal Intent” or those FBI profilers who come on news programs to discuss the psychology of a serial killer. It looks pretty sexy on a crime solving series, but forensic psychiatry is much more basic in […]
More than 60% of Black women suffer from depression and less than 10% seek help. TJMS’ Jacque Reid interviewed Dr. Horowitz (mental health doctor) on the reasons why and how to improve it. Listen to the full interview here Also, evaluate the state of your mental health at www.WhatsMyM3.com
Roland Martin talks with Dr. Carl Bell about budget cuts that affect the mental health facilities including the Community Mental Health Council in Chicago which handled 26,000 patients of which 9,000 are elderly. Click here to listen.
When the world heard of the tragic passing of Don Cornelius, we had different reactions. Some were in disbelief, others paid homage to the legend with a “Soul Train line” in Times Square, while many reflected on his immense impact on society. SEE ALSO: Is Black History Month Hard On Black Folks? BLACK HISTORY MONTH […]
A recent letter, a former lover and a history of covering up for my mother triggered me to sit down at the computer and write this. In the past I’ve written about my personal brushes with mental illness within my family, my mother to be exact. She is Paranoia Schizophrenic. I’ve candidly described the shame […]
Though studies say Black Americans don’t suffer from higher rates of depression than their white counterparts Therese Borchard, an editor for PsychCentral, found that many African-Americans tend to repress feelings of depression and other mental health disorders. Historical relics of slavery, poverty and broken homes continue to haunt African-Americans today — a sign that more […]
Does winter get you down? Sometimes Jack Frost brings more than just cold weather into our lives during the winter months. Many women suffer from seasonal depression because of the decrease in daylight that occurs in the fall and winter along the hormonal changes that come along with it. If you could use a hearty […]
It’s a new year and a great time to think about what really makes you happy. What motivates you? What are your career goals? Relationship goals? Financial goals? Having a clear sense of who you are, what you stand for and where you want to go in life can definitely help boost your self-esteem. Granted […]
This divorce drama just keeps getting more and more scandalous…I just came across some court documents from the Dwyane Wade divorce scandal and it proves that his soon to be ex-wife Siohvaughn is not as innocent as we all thought.
Women are twice as likely to experience depression than men. Learn what symptoms to look for and how to cope.
