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Issue 1 | Oct 2026 - Protecting Your Peace in Uncertain Times
APA - Managing Stress Related to Political Change
Guidance for coping with stress connected to political uncertainty and change.
APA - Nutrition and Depression
A review of research on dietary patterns, nutrition, and depression.
APA - We Are What We Eat
An overview of research examining connections between nutrition, the gut, and mental health.
Association of Black Psychologists
Find a black psychologist near your area
CDC - Managing Stress
Practical, evidence-based ideas for coping with stress,
APA - American Psychological Association
CDC -Center for Disease COntrol and Prevention
NIH - National Institutes of Health
NIMH - National Institutes of Mental Health
MedlinePlus - Iron in Diet
An overview of why the body needs iron, food sources, who is at risk for low iron, and signs of iron deficiency anemia.
NIH News in Health - Digging Into Vitamin D
Article on vitamin D, testing, sources, supplements, and what researchers know about health effects.
NIH Office of Dietary Supplements - Vitamin D Fact Sheet
Overview of what vitamin D does, food sources, recommended amounts, deficiency, supplements, and safety.
NIMH - Help for Mental Illnesses
Where to start when looking for mental health care, including provider directories, insurance, employee assistance programs, and questions to ask a potential provider.
NIMH - Seasonal Affective Disorder
Information about seasonal affective disorder, symptoms, causes, treatment, and the still-evolving evidence on vitamin D and winter-pattern SAD.
NIMH - Tips for Talking With a Health Care Provider About Your Mental Health
A simple guide to starting a mental health conversation with your primary care provider and preparing questions before your visit.
Pew Research Center - Social Media and News Fact Sheet
Data on how Americans use social media for news.
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Therapy for Black Girls - Finding the Right Therapist for You
Dr. Joy Harden Bradford discusses what to consider when choosing a therapist, including cultural fit, budget, specialty, consultation questions, and knowing when the fit does not feel right.
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