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As Black History Month highlights the leaders shaping community life and cultural legacy, one Indianapolis organization is creating space for healing rooted in ancestral wisdom and holistic care.  The Sekhem Institute for Holistic Healing, founded by Robin Coleman, offers wellness practices designed to reconnect African Americans with both mental health support and cultural heritage. Coleman, a nurse with 15 years of experience working with underserved communities, said the institute was born from her own journey through burnout and recovery.  “I grew up in Haughville, USA,” Coleman said. “I knew as a youth that I wanted to start my own community center.”  Coleman said her early experiences…

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (InvestigateTV) — Active-duty service members experiencing mental health disorders occupied more hospital beds than any other affliction in 2023, according to a Defense Health Agency report. An average of 17 veterans die by suicide every day, and stigma remains a major barrier preventing military personnel and first responders from seeking care. “Stigma is a huge barrier to care. It’s what prevents people from reaching out,” Dr. M. David Rudd, a psychologist at the University of Memphis, said. Veteran launches nonprofit after personal crisisNavy veteran Billy Bowering is working to change that through his nonprofit Day1Week1, which he…

Content Warning: This article contains references to suicide. As a first-year, long nights of studying, packed schedules and difficult assignments are my norm. Compounded by procrastination, saving enough social battery to hang out with friends and sacrificing sleep to doomscroll, I often find it hard to balance my bustling life. This chaotic life I live is unsustainable and should not be the expectation for Emory University students. We need to take a step back from the inferno and recognize that mental health, not securing a perfect internship or impressing a crush, should be our number one priority. Taking this step requires…

Every year, Social Security recipients receive a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) that increases their monthly checks. You have likely already seen this reflected in your 2026 Social Security benefits.Here’s everything you need to know about the COLA increase and how to make the most of your Social Security check.Find Out: 14 benefits seniors are entitled to but often forget to claimWhat is COLA, and why does it matter?COLA is an annual adjustment to Social Security benefits based on the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W). The Social Security Administration (SSA) compares the average CPI-W of the…

Puberty is a natural stage of life. During this time, the body changes, hormones increase, and emotions can feel stronger than before. Most children begin puberty around the same age as their classmates, but some start earlier. Even when doctors say the timing is normal, starting puberty earlier than friends can create emotional and social challenges.Researchers at Aarhus University, led by Professor Cecilia Ramlau Hansen in the Department of Public Health, wanted to understand how early puberty affects young people. The team followed 15,818 Danish adolescents who answered questions about their puberty. As these teenagers grew older, the…

Mental wellbeing is an essential part of a medically ready force. Recognizing when support is needed and knowing where to find help is a key part of maintaining balance and …

Few things are more unsettling than opening a letter from the Social Security Administration (SSA) demanding that you repay thousands of dollars in benefits. For retirees who depend on those monthly checks, the notice can feel sudden and deeply disruptive.But Social Security overpayments happen more often than most people realize. Understanding why they occur can help you avoid money mistakes and reduce the risk of repayment later.Here’s what a Social Security overpayment means and why it can occur even if you thought everything was handled correctly.Find Out: 14 benefits seniors are entitled to but often forget to claimWhat is a…

Climate change has entered everyday conversation with greater urgency in the last decade. And although it’s a sobering topic, it’s become increasingly present in the comedy scene, too from stand-up specials to “Late Night” monologues.It’s not that climate change itself is inherently funny — headlines about endangered animals and flooded cities don’t inspire laughs. But the heart of comedy lies in relatability, and as climate concerns become more ever-present, jokes about recycling, water usage, and overpopulation are popping up more and more.In “The Tennessee Kid” special, between punchlines about football games and dog bakeries, Nate Bergatze seamlessly slips in jokes…

While employer awareness of whether AI is likely to have a positive or negative impact on individual employee’s mental health and wellbeing may not be particularly high at the moment, it is vital that action is taken to prevent an already problematic workplace mental health situation from getting worse as AI continues to take hold. One growing challenge in this context, for instance, points out Dr Shonna Waters, Co-Founder and Chief Executive of human capital performance advisory and consulting firm Fractional Insights, is “behavioral spillover”. She is seeing three interconnected dynamics here that are having an impact on human relationships…

What’s the story Incorporating mindfulness into your daily routine can significantly improve your well-being and productivity. By focusing on the present moment, you can reduce stress and enhance your overall quality of life. Here are five practical ways to practice mindfulness in the afternoon, helping you stay centered and focused for the rest of the day. Practice deep breathing exercises Deep breathing exercises are an easy way to practice mindfulness in the afternoon. Spend five minutes focusing on your breath, inhaling deeply through the nose and exhaling slowly through the mouth. This practice calms the mind, lowers stress levels, and…