Author: Maria Tumolo

Talking about mental health in Black communities is taboo. There seems to be an unwritten rule that the subject is a no-go area. Perhaps it’s due to collective social conditioning that we are and have to always be strong and resilient. However, with recent global events, the community experienced a collective malaise. Scientists have long proclaimed stress to be the precursor to many illnesses. So, is it any wonder that in many countries, Black people are found to be more at risk of developing hypertension and stress-related conditions?What is the source of all of this disease? Could it be a…

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