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July 16, 2018

The Panic Room

By Joye Epps | Panic has been described as a sudden uncontrollable fear or anxiety, often causing wildly, unthinking behavior. Anxiety has been characterized as a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome. Although different, people often use these terms interchangeably due to them being mutually exclusive. Unfortunately, I have ...
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March 21, 2018

No More Drama: 5 Ways to Improve Mental Health Using Your Phone

By Kyana Harris | The US Office of Minority Health reported Black/African-Americans are 20 percent more likely to report serious psychological distress than adult whites. In our culture, seeking professional help and/or treatment for mental health issues is often frowned upon. In addition to the stigma against therapy, less than 2 percent of the American Psychological Association ...
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November 25, 2017

Practice Self Care Everyday with these 3 Resources

By Cenithia Bilal | Self care is everywhere these days. From kits to songs to apps, the idea of taking care of yourself is truly both a commodity and a luxury. Not only does it require you to step away from your daily routine, but it also requires you to take the time to prioritize yourself over ...
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August 28, 2017

Creative Stress Outlets

By Kadisha Kentish | At some point everyone has or will experience the unpleasantness of stress. Stress tends to attack every aspect of your life, if you don’t address it. The best way to overcome stress is to not let it fester. You have to give yourself time to mentally get away from what’s stressing you. Typically, meditation ...
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June 9, 2017

Slow Down: How to Give Yourself a Yellow Light in a Green Light Society

We live in a society that values being busy, especially in the United States. We’re obsessed with catching all the green lights, and when a light turns yellow, we become flustered and try to speed up to surpass the red. Road rage sets in when we miss that light. We hate stopping. We’re ...

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