State of the Black Family 2008 Online Forum Health and the Black Community
Mental Health: Overcoming Depression
The Emotional-Physical Connection
Makeisha Lee Audio! Author,"Why Black People Can't Lose Weight: The Psychology, The Challenge and the Solution to Overall Wellness"
Issues Addressed :
What is depression? What are the signs that one might be depressed?
In what way is depression different in the Black community? Why we are literally walking around like "pressure cookers--on the verge of exploding." If we or someone we know is depressed, what is the first step we should take?
Issues Addressed : Six reasons why Black people are heavier than people in other races.
10 Simple Weight-loss Tips and Suggestions How to recognize unwanted additives in our food.
The importance of internal cleansing and its role in weight-loss.
Issues Addressed : What is "Trauma?" How does our spiritual and emotional health impact our physical health ? If we've experienced trauma, what's the first step to getting unstuck?
We hope you enjoy the 3rd Anniversary Issue of Keeping Family First, and the State of the Black Family 2008. In addition to this month's special online forum, check out our State of the Black Family Data Sheet and compelling interviews from previous forums--including Tavis Smiley, Roland S. Martin and others.
Finally, be sure to Check out all of our featured articles and enjoy the January-February 2008 issue of Keeping Family First!
Sincerely, Anita S. Lane Founder & Executive Editor
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