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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?

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No estaba cansada. Tenía insuficiencia cardiaca.

English Tal como se relató a Erica Rimlinger “Estoy bien. Lo que pasa es que no comí suficiente cuando desayuné”, le dije al personal médico en la sala de emergencias. Me estaba preparando para salir del hospital. Mis colegas, expliqué, estaban siendo demasiado cautelosos cuando pidieron una ambulancia para mí. Les dijeron a los paramédicos… Read More No estaba cansada. Tenía insuficiencia cardiaca.