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What Does “Wellness” Mean When You Have a Chronic Illness?

When you live with a chronic condition, the word wellness can feel… complicated. Mainstream wellness culture tells us it’s green smoothies, intense workouts, glowing skin, and getting 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep — things that may feel out of reach, or even laughable, for those of us managing fatigue, pain, flare-ups, and appointments. So where… Read More What Does “Wellness” Mean When You Have a Chronic Illness?

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What’s Behind the Underdiagnosis of ADHD in Black Women?

July is Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. As a child and young adult, Stephanie Robertson appeared to be the ideal student. She earned near-perfect grades throughout high school and attended some of the nation’s top universities. By her mid-20s, she’d graduated from law school and was beginning her career with a… Read More What’s Behind the Underdiagnosis of ADHD in Black Women?