Elizabeth Dosoretz, CEO, Founder, and LCSW, is the author of Lack of Mental Health Resources for Minorities Remains a Critical Concern. In the U.S., higher rates of mental health challenges among minority communities continue to be met with limited access to culturally competent care—a gap that remains an urgent public health issue. Individuals from racial, ethnic, gender…
Sheinelle had a tough year. Her mother had recently passed away and her son had a four-month long battle with his own health following an aneurysm. Medical bills were mounting up, her rent was increasing, and she needed her own medical procedure to replace her left hip. The stress was overwhelming and crushing her spirit.
October is National Depression Awareness and Mental Health Screening month. An estimated 8.3% or 21 million American adults and a staggering 20% or 5 million children ages 12 to 17 suffer from major depression. How do you know if the physical and/or mental challenges you or a loved one is facing are depression, or just
Many couples only consider therapy after relationship issues become difficult, a loss of trust occurs, arguments become more frequent, or a lack of intimacy begins to take shape. But couples therapy can do more than just resolve issues or reignite a lost spark. It can strengthen healthy relationships and help prevent relationship issues before they
