There’s no denying that every person has a different way to manage stress, but each one of those can make a huge difference. That’s why it’s a great idea to go ahead and manage your stress wisely, and the benefits can be second to none. Here are some great stress management tips.

There’s no denying that coping with depression can seem hard at first. But the truth is that depression can be eliminated if you have the right approach and know how to deal with it. Yes, this is not simple, it involves a lot of commitment and hard work, but the benefits can be amazing.

Mental health therapy is very efficient and helpful. Entering therapy is the hardest part of the process, because a lot of people are reticent and they don’t think therapy might actually be the right answer. But once they give it a shot, they see that mental health therapy can help boost their self-esteem, while making things like reorganizing their life a lot easier.

There are a ton of myths about therapy in the black community including statements like that stuff doesn't work, why you gonna tell someone your business, you crazy or something, what happens in the family stays in the family or snitches get stitches and so much more.  Doing something different from others in your community or family, like counseling is a big deal and I commend you for even taking the step to consider therapy. 

This article is for people of color seeking to work with a therapist of color and questions that may be helpful to ask based on what you may be looking for.  If you are seeking a black therapist, there may be very specific reasons why you are seeking such as if you’re looking for relatability (if that’s a word), commonality, someone that understands “the culture”, or something along those lines.