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There’s simply no doubt about it—minority health disparities resulting from structural racism and discrimination exist in the American healthcare system, and minority members feel the effects every day. Research shows that discrimination against minorities persists in systems because people naturally empathize more with individuals of their own race. One report concludes that the disparities will […]

America’s views and laws concerning the LGBTQ community exist in a state of contradictions. On the one hand, the Biden administration has made it a federal priority to safeguard nondiscrimination policies that protect this community, and there seems to be more tolerance in how society views LGBTQ individuals than ever before. On the other hand, […]

Mental health is as essential to overall well-being as physical health, and a person must maintain both through care and exercise. However, many are conditioned during youth to believe that tending to men’s mental health—by examining emotions, sharing feelings, and admitting where they have problems—is a sign of weakness and an indication that men lack […]

Women’s mental health risks sometimes go unappreciated, but trauma can affect us all. It occurs when an individual experiences a stressful event or another circumstance that overloads their capacity to cope. This experience can happen to anybody, and the resulting post-traumatic stress disorder and mental illness are serious problems that affect people of all genders, […]

It is firmly established that different minority communities experience mental health disorders to different degrees. But to the non-psychologist, it may be difficult to understand how or why this happens.  In any given year, about 18% of adults in the United States will live with a diagnosable mental health condition. Moreso, 35.8% of individuals who […]

A person’s wellness encompasses more than just what a doctor can check during a physical. How does mental health affect physical health? It is a complex relationship between mind, body, and spirit, each influencing the other. This article will look at some common ways that our mental and physical health interact and highlight some of […]