By Maurice Carroll None of us make it out of life without experiencing some stress. Let’s face it, stress is one of those human traits that crosses all boundaries of faith, nationality, gender and age. There are studies dedicated to defining it and others dedicated to finding and sharing treatments for it. As African Americans, […]
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Behind the bet: The mental toll of problem gambling
Problem gambling doesn’t just impact a person’s wallet — it can deeply affect their mental health, often co-occurring with or intensifying conditions like depression, anxiety and substance use disorder. Experts say the growing accessibility of betting, especially online, raises serious concerns about how quietly and quickly gambling-related harms can take hold.
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Celebrating World Mental Health Day
World Mental Health Day is an annual event that aims to raise awareness of mental health issues and encourage efforts to support those experiencing mental health problems, as poor working conditions can lead to decreased performance, absence from work, and increased staff turnover.
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Demystifying Postpartum Depression
Postpartum depression and anxiety are common mental health challenges that affect one in eight women, and can be difficult to distinguish between normal challenges of new parenthood and more serious conditions.