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Anxiety in the Black Community: Breaking the Stigma & Taking Care of Your Mental Health

In this Mental Health Awareness Month post, we discuss mental health in the Black Community with a focus on anxiety disorders. After reading, you’ll learn about Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Social Anxiety Disorder, the two most common anxiety disorders experienced by Black adults. Practical tips are shared for supporting people experiencing anxiety. Understanding of mental health conditions and showing compassion to those who experience them will help destigmatize mental health in our community.

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Colorectal Cancer Awareness with Dr. Travelle Ellis

To recognize National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, we'll be sharing our previous special interview with the director of Health Equity, Dr. Travelle Ellis, at Exact Sciences.

In this interview, we discussed the prevalence of colorectal cancer in Black and African American individuals. We hope you enjoy and learn something new

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National Doctors’ Day with Dr. Cassandra Suggs

During the first episode, we'll be celebrating National Doctors' Day with Dr. Cassandra Suggs, a primary care physician at Metropolitan Family Care and community leader. Listen to the episode on April 1st as we discuss her journey to becoming a physician and how her journey can provide hope for pre-medical and medical students.

Navigating Post-Grad Life

Read about what Post-grad life has been like for me thus far and my tips on navigating this new period of transition!

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Welcome to Kayla’s Corner

Hello and welcome to my first blog here on Black Health Explained! I am so excited for you all to get to know me as we dive into various topics involving, lifestyle, health, and wellness.