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Mental Health Support Services
More than a mental health association, we are a community that provides our members with mental health services tailored specifically to the African-American culture. For more information, please don’t hesitate to contact us....
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What Are Mental Illnesses?
According to the Mayo Clinic, mental illnesses affect mood, thinking, and behavior. Anxiety disorders, depression, schizophrenia, and addiction are some of the most common mental illnesses. These conditions can be temporary, but in some cases, they c...
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Sleep Deprivation and Underlying Depression
Have trouble sleeping? It might be depression. According to Harvard Health, sleep problems are common in people with depression. Read more about this by visiting: https://www.health.harvard.edu/newsletter_article/sleep-and-mental-health....
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Post-Traumatic Slave Syndrome
PTSS or Post-Traumatic Slave Syndrome is a theoretical framework that examines the effects of slavery in the current generation of African Americans. We incorporate the theories of PTSS in mental health assessments and treatment....
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Did You Know?
According to the WHO, we lose 1 trillion dollars annually due to lost productivity caused by mental health issues. Source:https://www.who.int/news-room/facts-in-pictures/detail/mental-health...
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Professional Assessment
Since symptoms of mental disorders often overlap with each other, you may not be able to exactly pinpoint what your symptoms mean. One way to be sure, though, is by getting yourself assessed by a professional. If you have questions about getting an a...
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