Tag: Crystal Mullen Johnson
The Pain of Losing a Loved One, Sibling to Suicide
By Sym Posey
The Birmingham Times
To lose a sibling is painful, and the weight of grief can seem almost unbearable and be even more profound...
Mullen-Johnson: Combating Negative Thoughts
By Crystal Mullen-Johnson
Given all the chaos going on around us, it is imperative to focus on the positive. War, COVID-19, the overturning of Roe...
Mullen-Johnson: Coping with Mass Shootings – As a Mom and Therapist
By Crystal Mullen-Johnson
The world is changing in ways that have some feeling hopeless about the future. In May we experienced intense emotional responses brought...
Mullen-Johnson: Why Mental Health Awareness Month Matters
By Crystal Mullen-Johnson
Each year, during May -- Mental Health Awareness Month -- millions organize campaigns to raise awareness to reduce stigma surrounding mental health.
Miseducation,...
Mullen-Johnson: The Cost and Consequences of Anger
By Crystal Mullen-Johnson
I am reading Will Smith’s book, “Will”, which is an indication of my interest in his life story and the fact that...
Mullen-Johnson: Black Women and Self-Empowerment
By Crystal Mullen-Johnson
I was born into a generation of strong, educated Black women.
The women in my family value education, family, relationships, and spirituality. My...
Mullen-Johnson: Mental Health and Illness in the Black Community
By Crystal Mullen-Johnson
During the month of February, we celebrate the life and legacy of African American trailblazers who used their voices to advocate for...
Mullen-Johnson: Starting The Journey of Self-Discovery
By Crystal Mullen-Johnson
With a new year approaching it is a great time to rewrite your story and create your new beginning. 2021 yielded many...
Mullen-Johnson: Movember Spotlights Men’s Health
By Crystal Mullen-Johnson
The Movember Foundation oversees charity events revolving around men’s health and for the month of November there is a special spotlight on...
Mullen-Johnson: The Need For Mental Health Support in Wake of Pandemic
By Crystal Mullen-Johnson
Autumn has arrived. Friends and families are reconnecting, and the world has reopened following a global pandemic. Though some have adapted to...
