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The Strong Black Woman: How a Myth Endangers the Physical and Mental Health of Black Women (African American Studies)

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By Marita Golden — 2025

Meet Black women who have learned through hard lessons the importance of self-care and how to break through the cultural and family resistance to seeking therapy and professional mental health care.

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Race, Reclamation, and the Resilience Revolution

In the wake of the death of George Floyd, a black man killed by police in Minneapolis, dharma teacher Larry Ward says we have to “create communities of resilience,” and offers his mantras for this time.

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Godcast Episode 146: Resmaa Menakem

New York Times Best Selling writer, author of "My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies", Resmaa Menakem joins the chat.

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Resmaa Menakem on Why Healing Racism Begins with the Body

Trauma therapist and author of My Grandmother's Hands talks honestly and directly about the historical and current traumatic impacts of racism in the U.S., and the necessity for us all to recognize this trauma, metabolize it, work through it, and grow up out of it.

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The Trauma of an American Untouchable

Arisika Razak shares her reflections on trauma, oppression, and healing the wounds of racism.

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Black Masculinity and Mental Health: How to Move Past Outdated Roles and Encourage Better Care

Expectations surrounding Black masculinity, such as the requirement to be strong and stoic, have often prevented Black men from seeking mental health care. But it's possible to overcome this reluctance and make mental wellness a priority.

Maia Niguel Hoskin

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We Need to Talk About ADHD Stigma in BIPOC Communities

Battling stigma is nothing new in the ADHD community. In Black and other marginalized communities, it abounds—outside and, even worse, inside Black families. But reducing stigma in BIPOC communities is not all on us.

Evelyn Polk Green

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Why I See Myself at an HBCU

While visiting historically Black campuses, I began to reimagine what my college experience could be.

Chimdindu Okafor

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This Is What Activism Does To Your Body

“Even with these health consequences, we can see the benefits of taking a stand because people are fighting for what they believe in and protecting people’s lives,” Sumner said. “I don’t think the answer is to stop altogether. It speaks to how critical it is to engage in self-care.

Jolie A. Doggett

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Are We Allies? Black Americans vs Asian Americans | Middle Ground

A candid conversation reveals the pernicious, divisive myths behind the stereotypes of two communities.

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Information for Folks with a New Mental Health Diagnosis

Receiving a new mental health diagnosis can be a difficult time. To support our folks navigating new diagnosis, we have compiled a collection of resources, tools and links that can help you navigate insurance, finding a therapist, understanding medication and much more.

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