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Insights on Lucille Clifton from a Conversation with Tara Betts

By Tara Betts — 2020

You wrote that Lucille Clifton “reinforced in so many ways that I should keep writing.” In what ways was she a guide and a mentor to you, on the page and in person?

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Taking the Shock Out of Culture Shock: Helping Students Navigate Transitions, Part Two

Culture shock is deeply personal; its effects on body and mind vary. Some might feel lonely and homesick, while others feel frustration over how things work in the new place.

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Your Journey: Black/African American

What happens at the intersection of mental health and one’s experience as a member of the Black community?

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The Extra Stigma of Mental Illness for African-Americans

Our culture has taught us that we do not have the privilege of being vulnerable like other communities.

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Exploring the Mental Health Stigma in Black Communities

The Black community is more inclined to say that mental illness is associated with shame and embarrassment. Individuals and families in the Black community are also more likely to hide the illness.

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Marginalized Mental Health Matters: What Experts Want You to Know

Seven professionals from across the US sat down with Verywell Mind to share insights about how they are improving the mental health discourse to better address the needs of marginalized groups.

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10 Life Lessons You Should Unlearn

In the past 10 years, I've realized that our culture is rife with ideas that actually inhibit joy. Here are some of the things I'm most grateful to have unlearned:

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