Fresh Start for the Mind

It’s one thing knowing that exercise is good for us, physically and mentally, but actually doing it when we’re exhausted and fighting depression Well, that’s a... whole different ball game. The benefits of exercise, for those with mild to moderate depression, have been well documented. But when your energy tank is on empty, exercise feels impossible. In fact, those with severe depression are likely to be struggling to get out of bed and to function. And sometimes, not exercising might be the absolute right decision for you.

In the world of mental health awareness, there are myriad stigmas that make it harder to get treatment. For people of color who live with mental illness, those stigmas can be compounding.

"I was having all of these physical manifestations... migraine headaches, nausea, a lump in my throat... I even had ringing in my ears and horrible bouts of ins...omnia." I Live For (http://ilivefor.org/) Founder Nikki Webber Allen shares #MyStoryMyWay for #MinorityMentalHealth Month! http://bit.ly/2Kv8ZZo #StoriesBreakStigma See more

Here's how you can bring more positive energy into your home:

Because of the stigma, many mental health professionals don’t want to work with us. We are kind, compassionate people who feel everything deeply.