Cannabis fails to help anxiety and PTSD
For years, cannabis has been prescribed and promoted as a natural remedy for some of the most common mental health struggles people face. But a sweeping new analysis is raising serious doubts about that practice and experts say the findings deserve close attention. What the study examined Researchers at the University of Sydney in Australia […]
Mental Health Care Is Failing Black Americans and Here Is Why
Black Americans develop mental health conditions at roughly the same rate as everyone else. They seek treatment at half the rate. That gap is not a mystery, and it is not explained by personal choice alone. Only about 25% of Black Americans seek mental health care when they need it, compared to 40% of white […]
How to support loved ones with PTSD
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event. This condition can lead to various symptoms that may affect daily functioning and relationships. Symptoms of PTSD Intrusive memories, such as recurring distressing memories, flashbacks, and nightmares. Avoidance of thoughts, places, or activities that remind one of the […]
Understanding PTSD and its impact on the Black community
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can occur after an individual has undergone one or more traumatic events. While PTSD is often associated with military combat, it can also result from various forms of trauma, including racial profiling and police brutality, which disproportionately affect the Black community. How racial profiling harms […]