By Dr. France “Toni” Murphy DraperWord in Black I remember college as a place of possibility. We protested — yes — but we did so with sit-ins, with leaflets, with raised voices and locked arms. We marched and we sang “We Shall Overcome Someday.” We believed, perhaps naively, that collective courage and moral clarity could […]
Tag: Mental health resources
Posted inReligion
Faith, therapy and resilience: the long road home after incarceration
Reentering society after incarceration is more than a physical return — it’s an emotional and mental journey. For many, including Trina Seldon, Tonya Hayes and Dewand Sutton, the trauma of prison and lack of support afterward make reintegration challenging. Their stories highlight the urgent need for reentry services that address mental health and help returning citizens truly heal.
Posted inAfro Briefs
Five ways to fight depression in your senior years
Maintaining mental health and recognizing the signs of declining mental health is essential in the Black community, and mental health resources are available in various places such as churches, libraries, and schools.
Posted inPrince George's County News
AFRO inside look: University of Maryland students weigh in on balancing school, work and life challenges
By Nia Smith,Special to the AFRO This year, October 2 – 6 was recognized as Mental Illness Awareness Week. Originally established in 1990, Mental Illness Awareness Week was created to educate Americans on the topic of mental illness. On a college campus, mental illness is more prominent than one may expect. According to the American […]