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We all have those days where we feel overwhelmed, overworked, and undervalued. We all get feelings similar to these. When it comes to being happy, little things matter.
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Many of us are touched by mental illness, often unknowingly. When someone we love has been diagnosed with a mental disorder, stigma, fear, and a lack of information are associated with mental illness can hinder our ability to know exactly what to say.
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Postpartum depression can occur after women give birth to a child and present with depressive symptoms. It is typically results from a combination of hormonal changes, adjusting to motherhood and fatigue.
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Have you ever felt totally drained from all your daily activities? Have you ever felt physically and mentally exhausted and worn out? Have you now dreaded going to work or school because of a project or stressful work environment?
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Often how a parent perceives their child’s success will play a role in how they choose to parent their child/children. There are many different ways to parent a child. In fact, parenting styles differ as widely as parents themselves.
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The air has gotten crisper, the leaves have changed, and our favorite Thanksgiving and Christmas shows have begun to air non-stop. This time of year reminds us to be joyous, thankful, and kind.
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As November rolls around, the change in weather affects us all. It brings some of us joy; while others sadness. It is a gentle but very present reminder that the holidays and the new year are rapidly approaching. In previous posts we discussed the importance of knowing and bettering yourself, as well as practicing patience in the presence of change.
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You’ve sat down and gotten to know yourself again. You take some time out each night to reflect on your day and your victories. And you’ve realized something: You are not where you want to be.
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So, what does this have to do with African-Americans in particular? More than you think.
Lets look at a few facts for a minute: According to a survey done by Mental Health America, 63 percent of African Americans believe that depression is a personal weakness, this is significantly higher than the overall survey average of 54 percent.
When we are young, we have this innocence about us that pushes death and loss to the back of our minds. We think that we are unstoppable and free. We never consider the idea of loss until we lose something or someone important and close to us.
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