Mental Health
Mental Health
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‘I Was Tired of Holding Those Things In’: Former NBA Star Steve Francis Opens Up About Battle With Depression, Alcoholism
The three-time NBA All-Star bares his soul in a revealing essay in the Players’ Tribune.
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‘It Was Bad’: Karl-Anthony Towns Talks Mental Health, Survivors Guilt After Losing Eight Relatives to COVID-19
The 25-year-old has had a difficult time during the pandemic and opened up about his journey.
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Naomi Osaka’s Mental Health Journey Should Inspire Us All
With the U.S. Open underway, the four-time Grand Slam champion is embracing a new outlook.
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Calm App Rides for Naomi Osaka, Offers to Pay Fines for Players Declining Media Interviews: 'Mental Health Is Health'
Not all heroes wear capes, but they may develop apps. In light of the ongoing Naomi Osaka saga, in which the four-time Grand Slam champ withdrew from the French Open after she was fined for declining to participate in media interviews, much has been said about mental health and how fiercely it should be protected—both…
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Joey Bada$$ Opens Up About Mental Health Among Black Men in America: 'It's Such a Taboo Topic'
When he’s not out here starring in Oscar award-winning films, Joey Bada$$ is juggling a thriving music career, the demands of fatherhood, and plenty of other opportunities as he continues to ascend. As such, he’s a prime candidate for Spotify’s podcast Best Advice, which features both up-and-coming artists and legacy acts opening up about their…
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'We Don't Just Change on a Dime': The Importance of Prioritizing Mental Health and Self-Care as We Transition Into a Post-Pandemic World
“We’ve been told that we’ve had to stay six feet away, and then three feet away, and then we can all of a sudden be back together. And that’s not how human beings work. We don’t just change on a dime and decide that it’s OK for us to do something different when we’ve been…
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Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams Gave Us Glimpse Into Their Group Chat and Now I’m Feeling All the Feels
Kelly, can you handle this? Michelle, can you handle this? Beyoncé, can you handle this? I don’t think I can handle this! On Wednesday night, the lovely ladies of the forever iconic ‘90s girl group Destiny’s Child gave fans and followers a reunion of sorts when Michelle Williams posted several never-heard-before audio clips from various…
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Taraji P. Henson Launches Mental Health Campaign for Black Students
On Monday, Empire and Hidden Figures star Taraji P. Henson announced the launch of a brand new campaign focused on lightening the mental health burden the educational system frequently places on Black students. Titled The Unspoken Curriculum, the six week-long campaign consists of videos, resources, and more dedicated to the betterment of Black students and…
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Oprah and Prince Harry Team Up for Multipart Mental Health Documentary for Apple TV+
As you may or may not know, the month of May is nationally recognized as Mental Health Awareness month. Since 1949, various organizations, platforms, and people all across the country have done their part each year to spread resources and information to promote better mental health care— and this year is no exception. We already…