2016 September/October

The Myths about Mental Illness

By Shavonda Bean  Extreme violence has become all too common in America. We are often inundated with news, graphic images and details of mass shootings, terrorism and the very personal and frequent violence that occurs in domestic situations.  In the process of making sense of tragedy, the question of mental illness is often introduced into the conversation.…
Wellness

5 Ways to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others

By Lashawnda Becoats As we stay connected to what everyone is doing via social media, television and conversation, it’s easy to see how feelings of inadequacy can creep up on you. Unfortunately, this type of emotional drain is more common than most people would like to admit.  …