Rapper Gucci Mane (Radric Davis) is using his memoir and public platform to speak openly about his diagnoses—bipolar disorder, paranoid schizophrenia—and his recovery journey, highlighting the role of family caregiving and destigmatizing mental health in Black communities. With his wife Keyshia Ka’Oir deeply involved in his care, the couple emphasizes early intervention, accountability, and reshaping masculine norms around seeking help.
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Teach your kids backyard and urban farming to promote nutrition and neighborhood health
Community and backyard gardens teach children about nutrition, provide fresh produce, lower grocery costs, and strengthen neighborhood ties. Urban farming also promotes intergenerational learning, community cohesion, economic opportunities, and environmental benefits, while requiring organized efforts to overcome space, soil, resource, and regulatory challenges.
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Too young for breast cancer? These stories prove otherwise
Constance “Connie” Chavis was just 36 when she learned she had stage 3 breast cancer, and Brianna Osofisan was only 21 when diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer. Their journeys reveal the challenges, resilience and hope of young adults facing a disease often thought to strike later in life.
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What is Tobacco Harm Reduction (THR)?
#THRfacts campaign aims to educate the community about a science-based way to reduce smoking and raise awareness of the rising concerns over underground and unregulated tobacco and vapes. Today, many people remain in the dark on the difference between vaping and smoking. The debates between vaping and smoking have gained significant attention in recent years […]
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Breaking cycles: Black parents embrace self-care and mindful parenting
Black parents across the U.S. are embracing self-care and teaching children mindfulness, affirmations and boundaries as part of a shift in parenting. Advocates say the approach helps break cycles while giving kids tools to thrive.
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Recognizing World Mental Health Day: How families play a crucial role in suicide prevention
Families and communities play a powerful role in preventing suicide by offering presence, listening without judgment, and connecting loved ones to professional care. Mental health experts stress that genuine support and attention can mean the difference between despair and hope.
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8th annual All Boobs Matter event returns to Pikesville
The eighth annual All Boobs Matter event in Pikesville, Md., will honor breast cancer survivors, fighters and their families with wellness activities, performances and community support on Oct. 19. This year, the Black Breast Cancer Alliance will receive the first-ever Pink Impact Award for its work supporting the breast cancer community.
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From stigma to support: Rethinking how schools address youth mental health
By Wayne Campbell “Mental health problems don’t define who you are. They are something you experience. You walk in the rain and you feel the rain, but you are not the rain.” – Matt Haig The youth mental health crisis endures, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data released in August. In […]
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Seniors at rising risk as HIV cases near 50 percent of U.S. infections
About 41 percent of Americans living with HIV are 55 or older, raising concerns about prevention, testing, and care for seniors. Experts warn that complacency, stigma, and lack of awareness leave older adults vulnerable despite major treatment advances.
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Hotline and online support guide: Where to turn when you’re in crisis
Specialized suicide prevention resources tailored to men, women, LGBTQ+ individuals and youth are making mental health support more accessible. With insight from longtime crisis counselor Tina Field, this guide highlights key national hotlines and tips from organizations helping to save lives through empathy and connection.
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After surviving a suicide attempt, T-Kea Blackman created an organization to bring hope and healings to others
T-Kea Blackman survived a suicide attempt and has since dedicated her life to breaking the silence around suicide in the Black community. Through her nonprofit, Black People Die By Suicide Too, she creates spaces for healing, conversation and support.
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Soul Shop for Black Churches equips faith leaders to address suicide in their congregations
Soul Shop for Black Churches is equipping faith leaders to address suicide and trauma in Black communities, providing training that combines mental health expertise with pastoral care. The program empowers congregations to have open conversations, reduce stigma and offer hope to those in desperate situations