Sooo, let’s talk. We live in a world where your therapist might be… a chatbot. Yep, in 2025, more and more people are turning to artificial intelligence to vent, journal, or even ask for “therapy-like” advice. It’s cheap, it’s 24/7, and it never judges or so people think. But here’s the tea: experts are warning us that AI isn’t built to handle the heavy stuff. And if you’ve seen the latest headlines, you know this isn’t just a tech story it’s a mental health crisis waiting

A Loving Family, A Devastating Loss Sewell Setzer III was just 14 years old when his life came to a tragic end in March 2024. He wasn’t some forgotten child, left to figure things out on his own. He had a mother who loved him dearly, who was present in his life, and who is now courageously speaking out so no other parent has to feel the pain she carries every day. But like many teens, Sewell also had a private world—one that unfolded on his phone and computer. And it was in

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Let’s be honest… some Mondays hit harder than others. And if you're anything like me, you probably woke up today feeling like the world expects you to be “on,” productive, grateful, energized, and positive—all before your first sip of coffee.  Mental Health Monday-When You’re Tired, Forgetful, and Just Trying to Keep It Together

Let’s have a real moment, sis. Mental health has finally entered the mainstream, but for too long, our voices were left out of the conversation. The therapy rooms weren’t always built for us. The resources weren’t written in our language. And the so-called “self-help” movement rarely saw us — Black, bold, brilliant — as the audience it needed to serve. But that’s changing. We’re taking up space. We’re rewriting the narrative. We’re healing out loud.

I know you may not want to hear this, but maintaining mental health balance is more crucial than ever. The demands of everyday life can take a toll on our well-being, causing stress, anxiety, and even depression. Check out these effective strategies to enhance your mental health, ensuring that you lead a balanced, fulfilling life.

Let’s be real—life moves fast. Between endless scrolling, non-stop notifications, and the mental gymnastics of juggling work, family, and dr

Let’s keep it 100...When you see someone sleeping on a sidewalk, talking to themselves, or digging through a trash can just to eat—what’s the first thought that crosses your mind? “They’re lazy”? “They’re on drugs”? “They must’ve done something to end up like that”? Rarely do we think: “That could’ve been me.”  And most of us think this way... And SHAME ON US—if we’re being honest—We have trained ourselves to look away. Maybe it’s out of guilt. Maybe fear. Maybe we’re jus

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