A Lifetime of Racism Makes Alzheimer’s More Common in Black Americans
June 8, 2023
Constance Guthrie is not yet dead, but her daughter has begun to plan her funeral.
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From Birth to Death: Black Americans’ Health Inequities
May 25, 2023
The Associated Press spent a year examining how racial health disparities have harmed generations of Black Americans.
The Reality of the Mental Health of Veterans
May 24, 2023
As Memorial Day approaches, we prepare to acknowledge and honor those who fought for our country to protect us. So many soldiers and veterans from year to year are deployed to different countries and experience life-changing events that may cause them to have traumatic disorders, or them to function differently
When Your Friends Do Not Understand Your Mental Health
December 8, 2022
Your goal is to get better: Concentrate on how you can face your fears and anxieties. Don’t waste your time arguing with your colleagues who are giving you a difficult time. This isn’t a public relations event where you need to get approval from everyone. This is your life and you are the one suffering. Your main focus is to get better.
BHERC Film Festival Examines Mental Health Issues and Answers
August 25, 2022
The Black Hollywood Education Resource Center (BHERC) presents the screening of a nine films focused on mental health, the filmmakers, and healthcare professionals at the 28th Annual African American Film Marketplace & S.E. Manly Short Film Showcase (AAFM SEMSF).
COMMENTARY: Together We Can Make a Difference
June 16, 2022
At the Dallas Police Department/Korean American Safety Town Hall Meeting on Monday night, you didn’t have to speak the language to know the feelings that were dominating the room. These citizens gathered in the wake of three racially motivated shootings at Korean-owned and operated businesses and they wanted answers.
It’s About Time We Wake Up About Mental Illness?
May 20, 2021
Many of us have had family members, friends or neighbors that were known as “special,” “touched,” “a little off,” or just plain “crazy”. Chances are their bizarre or odd behavior was a result of an undiagnosed mental illness.
President Sandra Evers-Manly Talks About BHERC Complete Program for the 26th Annual African American Film Marketplace & S.E. Manly Short Film Showcase Oct. 23 to Nov. 29, 2020
October 22, 2020
Ms. Sandra J. Evers-Manly is president of the Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center (BHERC), and former president of the Beverly Hills/Hollywood NAACP in Los Angeles, California. Evers-Manly is the cousin of slain civil rights leader Medgar Evers. She is author of the book “Raided Up By Mrs. Manly and Her L’s” and ardent philanthropist and recent member of the 2020 Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Academy.
NAMI and Designer Kenneth Cole Team to Fight Mental Illness
September 10, 2020
COVID-19, social unrest, job loss, and business closures are all forces that have come together to create more trauma in the African American community.
Race-Based Traumatic Stress is a Mental Health Concern Among Black Population
July 30, 2020
Racial bias, hate crimes can and do have long-lasting negative impacts on mental health
The Brave New Normal
May 14, 2020
The virus called SARS-COV2, causes a disease known as COVID-19 which is having a historical and unprecedented impact across the globe. Because this transformative pandemic has touched or altered everyone in the world’s life or lifestyle the return to normalcy is but a faded memory.
Black Teen Suicide Reaches Historic Highs
November 7, 2019
Researchers in the NYU study noted that suicide is the second-leading cause of death for teens from all demographics.
Let’s Talk About Depression in the Black Community
September 20, 2018
African Americans experience high levels of stress and may be especially likely to experience serious depression
Author and Coach: ‘Happiness is a Lifestyle’
June 21, 2018
“Happiness is a lifestyle, not a destination,” says Leslie Pogue, founder of thehabitofhappy.com, a company dedicated to helping individuals reach higher levels of potential. Pogue recently hosted a live event here in the Southland, (North Hollywood specifically), during which attendees participated in an open discussion about the effects of antidepressants.
Success On “The Way” Ask Dr. Jeanette-Sex Is Important!? Part 2
May 31, 2018
Women have sexual needs too. While some men may think sex first and who’s next, their wife’s sexual and romantic needs go unmet. You can’t serve two masters. Men and women need to think about their mate’s sexual needs before practicing on others.