Category: Culture & Identity (Professional)

It’s Not “Picky Eating”

February 4, 2025
Understanding ARFID in the BIPOC Community Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) is often misunderstood and underdiagnosed, especially in Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities. While eating disorders have...

Sis, You Are Worthy of Joy: Healing Depression in Black Women

January 28, 2025
Let's have an open and honest conversation about depression in Black women. Mental health struggles manifest uniquely in our community, yet stigma often prevents us from getting the support we...

Embracing Mental Wellness Month

January 1, 2025
Mental Wellness Month, celebrated annually in January, serves as a vital reminder of the importance of prioritizing mental health and overall well-being. For mental health professionals, this month presents an...

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) in the BIPOC Community

November 18, 2024
As the colder months approach, many people begin to experience changes in their mood and energy levels, which for some may lead to Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). SAD, often referred...

Empowering Voices: Reproductive Justice & Equity

August 21, 2024
What is Reproductive Justice? Reproductive justice(RJ) is a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of mental health. It encompasses not only the right to have children but also the right to...

Radical Self-Care for BIPOC Mental Health Professionals

July 8, 2024
In the demanding and often stressful field of mental health care, self-care is not just a luxury but a necessity. For BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) mental health...

Cultural Competence in Therapy: Leveraging DBT for BIPOC Clients

April 1, 2024
Cultural Competence in Therapy: Leveraging DBT for BIPOC Clients Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) stands as a versatile and evidence-based therapeutic approach, but its effectiveness is profoundly amplified when applied with...

Navigating Diversity: LGBT Terms and Identities

February 29, 2024
LGBT Terms and Identities We are living in a world where identity is just as diverse as the people living in it. With that being said, understanding the language surrounding...

Suicide in the Black Community

July 27, 2020
Recently, the death of Black female writer Jas Waters, for "This is Us" committed suicide. This death and other deaths have highlighted the reality of suicide in the Black community.

Schizophrenia in the Black Community

July 26, 2020
When I met him the first time I remember thinking, “there is nothing wrong with this guy.”