Tag: mental health
Finding peace of mind in a world of turmoil
By Je’Don Holloway Talley
For the Birmingham Times
Noni Leena was miserable.
The Birmingham resident was suffering from anxiety and depression—“bipolar disorder” she was told—and remembers being...
Chernell Bizzell-Barnett: Black Women have ‘right’ to take care of ourselves
By Ariel Worthy
The Birmingham Times
Chernell Bizzell-Barnett wants to reach a group of women often forgotten when it comes to counseling.
“I go after the stuff...
Glenn Ellis: A look at stress and your health
By Glenn Ellis
High blood pressure; acid reflux; diabetes; ulcers; arthritis; obesity; asthma.
It is a common belief that these are conditions expected at some point...
How Mental Health Issues Disproportionately Affect Minorities
By Glenn Ellis
African Americans endure more intense and frequent mental and behavioral health issues than their counterparts, at least in part related to poverty...
“Brother, Let’s Talk” convene to discuss mental health among African-American males
By Chanda Temple
Special to The Birmingham Times
Birmingham radio personality Chris Coleman will moderate a panel discussion on African-American males and mental health on Tuesday,...
After Ebola, Liberians slowly embrace mental health care
By Carley Petesch and Jonathan Paye-Layleh
Associated Press
MONROVIA, Liberia (AP) — Drawn-out deaths. Communities torn apart. Survivor's guilt. Patrick Fallah says his memories of the...