This year, individuals should schedule a variety of medical appointments, including a primary care visit, reproductive care screenings, dental visits, immunizations, and mental health screenings, to ensure optimal health and well-being.
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Joy Evans Therapeutic Center opens in Ward 7
The Joy Evans Therapeutic Recreation Center, a $40.4 million project, has opened in Ward 7 to provide Washingtonians with critical services that strengthen physical, cognitive and emotional wellness, and is named after a former resident of Forest Haven, a D.C. institution for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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Talk therapy is good for maintaining an active brain
Talk therapy is recommended by AARP’s Global Council on Brain Health to maintain a sharp mind, and individuals can choose from various types of therapy, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, and Integrative Therapy, to address specific needs.
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How to handle grief during the holidays
Dr. Jesaira Glover-Dulin, a licensed counselor, professional coach, and corporate trainer, provides advice on how to cope with grief during the holiday season, emphasizing the importance of communication, consistency, and creative expression, and suggesting ways to support children who are grieving.
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Six culturally relevant holiday books to add to your gift list
This holiday season, consider gifting Black K-12 students books that celebrate Black heritage, provide a sense of belonging, and inspire them to make a difference in their communities.
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Tony Weaver Jr. addresses mental health of young men with new book, ‘Weirdo’
Tony Weaver Jr. has written a graphic novel memoir, “Weirdo,” which explores the challenges faced by young Black men, including bullying, mental health, and suicide, in order to provide actionable tips to help students keep moving forward.
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PRESS ROOM: Reeds Fund evens the playing field with a scholarship fund
Reeds Fund has launched the 2024-2025 application for the Roxanne L. Reeds Scholarship Fund, which will award three $1,000 scholarships to talented and deserving autistic students from underrepresented backgrounds.
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Meet Paris Love, the U.S. Army vet decluttering minds and livesÂ
Former U.S. Army Sergeant Paris Love founded the Paris Love Productivity Institute to help professionals and families declutter their lives, and has now started the nonprofit Declutter Across America to serve women veterans with her services.
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Therapy for men: How and why it helps
Black men are less likely to seek out professional help for mental and emotional health, but experts suggest that more education and resources are needed to destigmatize therapy and make it more accessible to the Black community.
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How racism can significantly impact the body
Systemic racism has a significant impact on the physical and mental health of Black Americans, leading to disparities in health resources, increased rates of chronic conditions, and a higher risk of death from disease.
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Feeling stressed about the election? Here’s what some are doing to find relief
Experts recommend meditation, mindfulness, setting boundaries, and taking action to manage election-induced stress and navigate related tensions.
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Greater Baltimore Medical Center receives grant to continue fight against human trafficking
Greater Baltimore Medical Center received a $50,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Family Services to expand its anti-human trafficking efforts, with plans to expand outreach, provide more resources to victims, and educate the community on the signs of human trafficking.