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July 28, 2026

The Stanford Study Nobody’s Talking About: Racialized Masculinity and Suicide Risk

It’s July 2026, and if you’ve been watching the news or just scrolling through your feed, you know the "storm" we’re talking about in this series isn't just about the weather. It’s a political and social atmosphere that feels

July 27, 2026

How to Talk to Your Teen About Justice Without Passing Down Your Anxiety

As we move through National Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re leaning deep into "The Black Mental Health Experience." Today’s topic hits close to home for many of us: Supporting Black Adolescent Mental Health and navigating the heavy waters of

July 26, 2026

Faith, Community, and Therapy: The Triple Threat for Weathering This Political Storm

Let’s be real: July 2026 has been a lot. We’re standing in the middle of a political whirlwind that feels like it’s designed to shake our foundations. Between the constant news alerts, the debates over our basic rights, and

July 25, 2026

Parenting Through Political Chaos: A Guide for Black Families in 2026

It’s July 2026, and if you feel like you’re holding your breath every time you check your phone, you aren’t alone. Between the shifting landscapes of voting rights, the high-tension headlines surrounding ICE raids, and the ongoing, painful cycle

July 24, 2026

Boundaries at the Dinner Table: How to Stay Connected When Politics Divides Your Family

Hey there. If you’ve found yourself dreading the next family cookout or Sunday dinner because you know the conversation is going to veer into "that territory," you aren’t alone. We are living through a time that feels like a

July 23, 2026

TPS Holders Are Healers Too: The Mental Health Toll of Losing Healthcare Workers

It’s July 2026, and we are right in the thick of our "Staying Grounded in the Storm" series. If you’ve been following along, you know we aren’t just talking about the weather. We’re talking about the political, social, and

July 22, 2026

10,000 Arrests in 5 Days: Protecting Your Family’s Mental Health During Immigration Fear

The news reports are coming in like a tidal wave. Over the last five days, headlines have blared the same terrifying statistic: 10,000 arrests. It’s not just a number on a screen; for our community, it’s a heartbeat of

July 21, 2026

How to Stay Grounded When the News Feels Like a Never-Ending Attack on Your Community

If you have been waking up lately and feeling a sense of dread before you even check your phone, you aren’t alone. Between headlines about ICE raids in Houston, shifting Supreme Court decisions that seem to turn back the

July 21, 2026

The Anxiety of Displacement: How Deportation Fears Affect Black and Brown Families

Welcome back to our series, "Staying Grounded in the Storm." I’m Penny, and today we’re diving into a topic that hits close to home for many of the families we serve here at The Mind and Therapy Clinic. This

July 20, 2026

When the Government Comes for Your Neighbors: Community Trauma Response 101

There is a specific kind of silence that falls over a neighborhood when people hear that ICE is in the area. It’s a heavy, vibrating tension. It’s the sound of blinds being drawn, car doors locking a little faster,

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