Psychiatrists Play Essential Role During Pandemic
Psychiatrists are seeing an increase in anxiety disorders during the COVID pandemic. Dr. Brendel shares some coping mechanisms.
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Religion can influence black mental health attitudes
Amanda Best
Faith communities play a huge role in attitudes toward dealing with mental health issues among African-Americans.
Navigating finding a mental health care provider
Amanda Best
Several resources are available to finding mental health professionals of color in the Boston area.
Boston residents advocate for mental health awareness
Amanda Best
Boston residents Vitalis Osugi and Joseph Feaster lost loved ones to suicide and stand up to the mental health stigma in their communities.
Socio-economic factors influence the mental health stigma
Amanda Best
Several factors increase the risk for mental health conditions in communities of color.
Boston organizations help domestic violence victims fight back
Ashley Fountain
For survivors of domestic violence, advocacy centers can help provide care and support as they try to heal and recover from the trauma.
Woman’s prison visits stretch back 19 years
Josie Ramirez was only 8 when she began visiting prisons. Almost 20 years later, she is still a visitor.