Brother Be Well Wellness for Boys and Men of Color

Overcoming – A Recovery Journey – Part 1

Overcoming – A Recovery Journey – Part 1

“I knew the way I was living wasn’t normal,” says Mykel Gayent, “but I was satisfied with life as it was. I was thinking, you know, this could go on forever.” In a deep, comfortable Californian drawl, Mykel tells his story with the steady, grounded style of a...
Overcoming – A Recovery Journey – Part 3

Overcoming – A Recovery Journey – Part 3

Faced with an upward road to reinventing himself, Mykel took that vital first step forward. He actively worked with his doctors and therapists to clear his body of the addictions that had clouded his life and isolated him. Day by day, step by step, he was able to...
Racial Trauma

Racial Trauma

Some males of color find living a peaceful life challenging. This challenge is due to the constant racial trauma they face. Unfortunately, many individuals are born into a life of repression, inhumanity, and violence. The topic of racial trauma is getting more...
Shame, Mental Illness, And Stigma

Shame, Mental Illness, And Stigma

It can be tough to feel shameful because you’re struggling with emotional or mental health issues. There’s been a stigma or negative stereotype around mental health disorders for many years. Hiding your medication, wearing the “all is fine” mask when it’s not, lying...
3 Ways to Combat Seasonal Affective Disorder

3 Ways to Combat Seasonal Affective Disorder

3 Ways To Combat Seasonal Affective Disorder Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a disorder that causes people to experience depression, mood swings, insomnia, sadness and loneliness. It can be quite distressing to suffer from SAD because it is a dramatic change in...
Techniques to Reduce Stress at Any Age

Techniques to Reduce Stress at Any Age

Life can become hectic.  Regardless of your age, background, location, status, etc., you may encounter more stressful situations than you’d like throughout your day.  That stress can certainly add up and over time, causing you to feel weighted down. Good news is that...

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