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Summer is filled with vacations, free time, and warm weather. But it’s not all fun and games from June through August. Time off can be great for everyone, but the added stress of keeping your kids all day, organizing vacation and camp schedules, and trying so hard to enjoy your summer to the fullest can […]

Access to mental health care should be an equal right for all Americans, but many barriers still exist to receiving treatment — especially for Black, Indigenous, and people of color. About 1 in every 6 Americans will suffer from a mental health condition in their lifetime, but minority groups are more likely to experience risk […]

People with mental illnesses have always been victim to discrimination. However, some races and ethnicities have a deeper rooted stigma surrounding mental healthcare. In 2020, more than 2.6 million Americans completed a mental health screening through the Mental Health America organization. Though only half the participants reported their race during the screening, about half that […]

A father has a lasting impression on his children, and with that power comes great responsibility — and stress, too. Father’s Day is a celebration of all the sacrifices men make every day for their children and spouses. However, new fathers are reportedly one of the most stressed-out communities internationally while also being of the […]

Saturdays in June are known for beaches, sunshine, and time off work. However, the third Saturday in June is also spent celebrating a major milestone in American history. One of “the longest-running African-American holidays” has become a popular buzzword in recent years. Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, Liberation Day, and Emancipation Day, […]

Despite mental health becoming a prominent part of conversation in modern society, the stigma of being one of the millions of people with a mental health illness still stands strong. Americans with mental illnesses fight their battles on two fronts — struggling with the symptoms of the diagnosis as well as the stereotypes surrounding mental […]