Kweku's Korner By Dr. Edgar X. Jordan II “Drums, please! Summer, summer, summertime…” performed by the Fresh Prince has become an enduring anthem in the African American community. It heralds … [Read more...]
Emotional Concussions: Running from Insanity
Kweku's Korner By Kweku Akyirefi Amoasi Insanity is defined as the state of being seriously mentally ill. In a more laypeople’s account, insanity is defined as doing the same thing over and … [Read more...]
An Ode to the Journey of Mental Health
Kweku's Korner By Kweku Akyirefi Amoasi In the Beginning… Your life is over in a dash The dash between two dates We all have a destiny We all have a fate But something is not … [Read more...]
Navigating Stress
Kweku's Korner In the fast-paced world we inhabit, stress has become an ever-present companion for many. From the demands of work to personal relationships and societal pressures, stress … [Read more...]
The Nervous System is the key to Emotional and Psychological Health
Kweku's Korner By Dr. LaKia Brown Mental health encompasses a range of disorders that affect mood, thought processes, and behavior. Inherited traits may contribute to the development of mental … [Read more...]
Stress Relief: The Road to Mental Wellness
Kweku's Korner By Lia A. Knox, Ph.D., MS., LPC. Mental Wellness Expert / Licensed Professional Counselor / Consultant/ Public Speaker Owner of Knox Behavioral Health Solutions/ Co-founder of Black … [Read more...]
A Stress Kit to Relieve Your Stress
Kweku's Korner By Kweku Akyirefi Amoasi April is recognized as Stress Awareness Month. Why is a month dedicated to this relatively innocuous emotion? Not all stress is bad. In fact, eustress … [Read more...]
Youth and Mental Wellness
Kweku's Korner By Syke A.K. Smith We’ve all heard the saying the youth is our future. The question here is, how is our community supporting the mental wellness of that future? People often tell me … [Read more...]
Self-Love
Kweku's Korner By Jordan Brown, MS, LPC, NCC Licensed Therapist / Author / Owner of No Worries Wellness In 2024, you’ve probably heard the term self-love thrown around. Self-love this and … [Read more...]
March is Women’s Month… (All months are Women’s Month)
Kweku's Korner “If I didn’t define myself for myself, I would be crunched into other people’s fantasies for me and eaten alive.” -Audre Lorde (1934-1992) By Simmone Kilgore MS, LPC How many … [Read more...]