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Sista Afya

Community Transformation in Action

How a community support model of mental wellness can change Black communities.

Nov 27, 2017

Community Transformation in Action

Nov 27, 2017

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Black Girls Rock!

Why Black women must celebrate ourselves everyday.

Aug 23, 2017

Black Girls Rock!

Aug 23, 2017

Sista Afya

Black Women: Vanguard of the Mental Wellness Revolution

4 reasons why Black women can transform society through mental wellness.

Jul 4, 2017

Black Women: Vanguard of the Mental Wellness Revolution

Jul 4, 2017

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Why People with Mental Disorders should Work Less

Over the past year, I have seen articles circulating about the benefits and drawbacks of a shorter work week. I know a few people who work…

May 17, 2017

May 17, 2017

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The ‘Other’

How we marginalize those with mental health challenges.

Apr 24, 2017

The ‘Other’

Apr 24, 2017

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Self-care: Why we need to keep talking about it

By: Valerie Papillon

Apr 5, 2017

Self-care: Why we need to keep talking about it

Apr 5, 2017

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Secrets of Sexual Trauma

By: Margaret Marion

Mar 21, 2017

Mar 21, 2017

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Mental Disorders are not Real

How community denial and shame prevent people from seeking support.

Mar 13, 2017

Mental Disorders are not Real

Mar 13, 2017

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We Will Not Lose: Combating Mental Warfare

“You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.”- Maya Angelou

Feb 1, 2017

Feb 1, 2017

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Deeper than Self-care

I have a confession. I’m tired of hearing the word self-care.

Jan 17, 2017

Deeper than Self-care

Jan 17, 2017

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Sista Afya

Sista Afya envisions a world where Black women can sustain mental wellness through sharing information, building community, and accessing quality resources.

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