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Many people who face suicidal thoughts seek relief from emotional pain, not death. These thoughts are serious, but they can be managed. Thoughts don’t have to become actions. Discover 3 key steps to move beyond suicidal thoughts and embrace hope and purpose in life. Challenge Your Thoughts 1. Understand that the current pain is temporary….
Suicide signals emerge from a complex combination of numerous factors. Recognize and respond to help save a life. Over the past decade, there has been a troubling increase in suicide rates within the Black community. Most recently, data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has revealed that Black individuals experienced the highest…
Most of us access social media readily via our smartphones. While it’s convenient for keeping in touch, extensive social media and mental health is a bad combination. It increases risk of depression, anxiety, loneliness and feelings of inadequacy about life or appearance. Why do you use social media? At its core, social media is a…
Self-talk is like the talks we have with ourselves every day. It’s a ongoing conversation we have in our minds. When we talk positively to ourselves, it helps us stay motivated and do well. But sometimes, when our thoughts become negative, we can start feeling anxious, not liking ourselves, and feeling less confident. This can…
Grief is a simple word that describes a significant, immeasurable and indescribable loss. When someone is sad, cries, or wants to be alone because of a loss, that’s kind of what we expect. But grief can show up in lots of different ways. Though grief can happen in any season, there are some seasons that…
If you are looking for a quick boost to your mental and physical health, increasing your sunlight is an easy solution. Sunlight Benefits The sun is a crucial ingredient in your overall health. Sun exposure helps the creation of vitamin D in the body. Vitamin D is imperative for several body processes including better sleep,…
Navigating Stress and Burnout at the Mid-Year Mark Stress and burnout are unfortunately common experiences, but they don’t have to be. Here are tips to rebalance the stress scale. Acceptance Acceptance is the first step to positive change. Stress is a normal part of life and it isn’t going anywhere. Most people handle stress and…
Embracing Summer Gatherings with Confidence Summer is a season chronicled with warm weather and fun in the sun. But the increase in social gatherings can be overwhelming, especially if you are dealing with social anxiety. Break free from social anxiety shackles and embrace summer gatherings with confidence. What is social anxiety? Social anxiety describes extreme…
Gratitude is a powerful tool that can transform your life, no matter how big or small the tings may be. 6 ways to build your thankfulness muscles.
We are not meant to be alone and there is no honor in never receiving support. A strong support system can benefit your mental health.
Don’t have access to affordable mental health care? Discover 5 affordable options to boost your well-being beyond therapy
On June 24th, 2022 the historical Roe v. Wade law, that protected a woman’s access to safe abortions, was overturned. Now, more than ever, women (especially Black women and women of color) are facing many barriers to accessing reproductive healthcare. In addition to a restrictive abortion ban, many states have adoption “abortion bounty laws.” These…
Did you know? Globally, over 800,000 people die from suicide every year. If your loved one almost became one of these statistics, you may feel overwhelmed with emotions. Or, you might feel crippled in trying to decide where to go from here. How do you support someone you love after their suicide attempt? Is it a…
When people think of self-care, they sometimes think of relaxation or surface-level activities to improve their mood temporarily. Though these things are important and needed, there are deeper levels to self-care. These levels can have a lasting impact on your overall health and the ways you take care of yourself. Emotional self-care is the second…
When people think of self-care, they sometimes think of relaxation or surface-level activities to improve their mood temporarily. Though these things are important and needed, there are deeper levels to self-care. These levels can have a lasting impact on your overall health and the ways you take care of yourself. This is the first part…
We spend most of our time at work or with work (if we work from home). It is a part of our daily lives and it is reasonable to think that work is a part of our lives as well. When it comes to navigating mental health in the workplace, it is important to know…
Caring for and talking about our mental health is more important than ever. Though therapy may seem less taboo than in the past, there is still a stigma that surrounds mental health topics. Whether it be mental illnesses or seeking help. When we refer to “mental health stigma” we’re referring to the disapproval or shame…
Encouraging a friend to go to therapy can be a hard conversation to navigate. You cannot force someone to change but you can encourage a friend to seek help if you believe it will be beneficial to them. Being prepared when bringing this to a friend can help make the conversation go smoothly and can…
Sometimes when we approach therapy we see it as going to the doctor or the dentist. If we do one thing and another, we will receive the desired result. This is not the case with therapy. Instead of a linear process, there is more work that needs to be done to see the desired outcome….
Preparing for your first therapy session is just as important as finding the right therapist. If therapy is something you’ve never done before, it is helpful to know what to expect in your first session and how to prepare for therapy. Remind Yourself of Your Goals for Therapy Give yourself some time to think about…
Minds Over Melanin was born out of a desire to provide a virtual safe space to elevate the culture-specific mental health needs of Black and Brown people and marginalized communities. One of the ways we do that is by providing resources that remove the stigma of therapy. We also do this by breaking down the…
What is Rape Culture? Rape Culture describes environments where acts of sexual violence are normalized and excused in the media and popular culture. As a result, stereotypes and false beliefs about rape are used to justify sexual aggression and minimize the seriousness of sexual violence. Rape culture gives rise to victim-blaming, where victims and survivors…
What is an Alcohol Abuse Disorder? An Alcohol Use Disorder (“AUD”) is a medical condition described by an impaired ability to stop or control alcohol use despite adverse social, occupational, or health consequences. AUD can range from mild patterns to more severe over time such as alcohol abuse, alcohol dependence, alcohol addiction, and alcoholism. If…
We’ve all been there before. The nerves that come before a big meeting or first date. The feeling of overwhelm when dealing with family issues. Though on two opposite ends of the spectrum, all of this would be considered stress (reminder: not all stress is bad!). Stress is a state of mental or emotional strain…
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