African Diaspora Mental Health Association

Losing a loved one is not easy. Losing a loved one due to service is also a hard thing to accept. We are here to remind you that you don't have to face it alone. This Memorial Day, we are encouraging you to seek help. We are here to support you.

Research shows that how you think about yourself can have a powerful effect on how you feel. When we perceive our self and our life negatively, we can end up viewing experiences in a way that confirms that notion. Instead, practice using words that promote feelings of self-worth and personal power. Source: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/women-s-mental-health-matters/201510/9-ways-you-can-improve-your-mental-health-today

Shift the focus to fighting ‘better’ as opposed to fighting less. Why? Fighting better is about having discussions, not arguments. It is about respectfully hearing the other person when perpetual problems come up. It’s also a lot of pressure to try to fight less. We all want to fight less, but the point of this article is to deepen understanding, which can mean discussing more. Source: https://www.scienceofpeople.com/couples-fight/

Of course, you need to identify what caused you to feel certain emotions, but don’t go beyond judging— exercise self-compassion. Your feelings are valid.

If you are dealing with anxiety disorder, there are therapies that can support you in managing the symptoms. Consult a mental health professional today for aassessment.

Just as you need healthy sleep, exercise, and diet, you also need to tend to your mental health, setting aside the stigma that surrounds it. Fight for your health and well-being.

What do you usually fight about with your spouse? Is it money, time, housework, extended family, physical intimacy, or something else? Don’t let it become worse. Seek professional help.

Psychiatric assessments are provided so mental health professionals understand their clients' condition. Its results also help in creating an inidividualized treatment plan.

If you are going through problems that you find difficult to deal with that are affecting your functioning and quality of life, you may need to ask the support of a mental health professional. Call us!

Before we prescribe medications to address your behavioral health issues, we first gather information about your other health conditions and medications you are taking for them. These allow us to help you avoid adverse side effects.

PTSS or Post-Traumatic Slave Syndrome is a mutigenerational trauma experienced by a population that has undergone centuries of slavery. A lot of African Americans experience PTSS and are affected by its effects. If you want to learn more about Post-Traumatic Slave Syndrome, please do not hesitate to call us.

If you are going through problems that you find difficult to deal with that are affecting your functioning and quality of life, you may need to ask the support of a mental health professional. Call us!

If you are having problems in the family that are proving to be difficult to address by yourselves, you may need to talk to a family therapist. They can serve as a mediator in solving your issues.

A lot of individuals who have behavioral health issues can benefit from a mix of therapy and medication. However, each person reacts differently to medications. For this reason, we offer medication management to make sure that your prescriptions are safe and effective. For more information about this service, please do not hesitate to contact us.

If you and your partner are experiencing relationship issues, you may benefit from couples therapy. With this, you can improve your ability to communicate and resolve your interpersonal conflicts.

Substance abuse is often treated with a mix of therapy and medication management. Are you dealing with substance abuse disorder? Are you willing to commit to treatment? We are ready to support you. Call us.

Sobriety is a choice. If you are dealing with substance abuse disorder and want to get sober, you need to commit to your treatment and do your best to avoid situations that may tempt you to take addictive substances. Let us support you in your journey. Set an appointment with us for an assessment.