Tennis star Naomi Osaka has opted to take some “personal time” and has withdrawn from Wimbledon. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 大坂なおみ (@naomiosaka) On Thursday, Osaka’s agent confirmed the withdrawal in a statement that said the young star was “taking some personal time with friends …
Read More »Michelle Williams Opens Up About Mental Health Journey; ”’I Need Help’ Are The Strongest Words A Person Can Say”
During a virtual Good Morning America appearance on Thursday, Michelle Williams opened up about her own mental health journey. The Destiny’s Child alum appeared on the show to promote her new book, “Checking In,” and spent time talking about being diagnosed with depression later in life. According to PEOPLE, when …
Read More »New Study Shows Stillbirths & Maternal Deaths Are On The Rise During The Pandemic Due To Lack Of Medical Access
A new study has revealed that the COVID-19 pandemic has raised the rate of stillbirths, maternal mortality, and depression. The study, published on Wednesday in the Lancet, collected data from 40 separate studies in 17 countries. They discovered that stillbirths and maternal deaths increased by a third. Researchers from St. …
Read More »Big Sean Reveals That He Has Contemplated Suicide
Big Sean has opened up about contemplating suicide during the darkest days of his mental health struggles, despite having achieved success. The Detroit MC has always been transparent about his mental health, but during a recent interview on Michael Eric Dyson’s One Question One Mike show, he detailed his thoughts …
Read More »12-Year-Old Texas Boy Hanged Himself After Battling Depression About Covid-19
A 12-year-old in Texas boy who was overwhelmingly “sad and lonely” during the Covid-19 lockdown hanged himself last year, his father said. According to the NY Post, Hayden Hunstable was so depressed that he took his own life three days before his 13th birthday last April because the youngster didn’t …
Read More »Tips For Dealing With Grief Over The Holiday Season
For those who have experienced losing a loved one, the holiday season can feel like intense emotional persecution. The desire to celebrate is overshadowed by the constant grief of missing the individual with whom you would likely be spending these special days. While there is no definitive method to rid …
Read More »Michelle Obama Issues Comforting Message To Those Concerned For Her Mental Health Following Her Recent Statement: ‘I’m Doing Just Fine’
Written by @kristenshylin_ Former First Lady Michelle Obama confirmed on her Instagram account that she is “doing just fine” following her recent statement about depression. “I just wanted to check in with you all because a lot of you have been checking in on me after hearing this week’s podcast,” …
Read More »Michelle Obama Reveals She Is Battling “Low-Grade Depression” Amid Racial Tensions & Trump’s Handling Of The Murders Of Black People
Our favorite first lady Michelle Obama opened up about “dealing with some form of low-grade depression” due to the lingering coronavirus pandemic, the current unrest stemming from racism as well as the “hypocrisy” of the Trump administration, who frequently takes shots at her husband, former President Barack Obama. On episode …
Read More »Unemployment Offices Overwhelmed After Mass Layoffs Amid Coronavirus Outbreak, Motor Companies Temporarily Shut Down Production
Unemployment offices are overwhelmed with new clients as companies and businesses shut down and layoff their employees amid the coronavirus outbreak. The country’s economy is taking a major hit as the rise of the #coronavirus COVID-19 travels the globe, knocking the scale of unemployment to a point that hasn’t been …
Read More »Jada Pinkett-Smith Opens Up About Her Emotional Breakdown During Red Table Talk
#JadaPinkettSmith’s new Facebook Watch show has become a must-watch series, where the audience is enlightened, reflects oneself and is filled with some insight into Jada’s most intimate moments of her life. During a Q&A, Pinkett-Smith shared how she overcame an emotional breakdown. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ We learned on the second episode …
Read More »Five Ways To Overcome Depression During The Holiday Season
This time of year is usually a joyful time, but for some, it’s depressive. It’s a reminder to others that they are without family or friends. BA thought it would be awesome to help those of us struggling emotionally during this time of year. Here are five things you can …
Read More »Chrisette Michele Opens Up About Miscarriage, Suicide, and Finding Her Center Again
Songstress Chrisette Michele is in the process of releasing a new album and to kickstart it all, she released a single titled “Strong Black Woman.” But in the midst of her new project, Michele also opened up about some struggles she’s faced that have tested her strength. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ On …
Read More »11 Ways To Stay Motivated When All Seems Lost
blogged by @RaquelHarrisTV It happens to the best of us. I hate that phrase…. It happens to ALL of us. When you’re on the road to success, staying motivated isn’t always an easy task. Sometimes there are days when you’re just…outdone. You literally don’t have the energy to move, and …
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