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Page 07.07.2022

AMEMSA Communities

Understanding AMEMSA Communities

AMEMSA is an umbrella term grouping Arab, Middle Eastern, Muslim, and South Asian communities in the United States by way of their shared heritage as a collective of peoples originating from the Middle East, North Africa, and South and West Asia.

Tynessa Franks, PhD, earned her doctorate in psychology at the University of Virginia and has worked at VA hospitals in Atlanta, GA and Orlando, FL.

Blog post 07.06.2022

Why You Should Become an ADAA Conference Sponsor

Being an ADAA sponsor at the  conference in Denver in 2022 was a solid business decision, an important way for us to give back to an organization we believe in, and also a blast!

Blog post 07.06.2022

Importance of Self-Care to the Mental Health of BIPOC Communities

Communities of color often have cultures that are rooted in the importance of community and family. Therefore, people of color are used to taking care of others and can find it difficult to prioritize self-care. However, self-care can be a powerful mental health tool for fostering mental well-being.
Blog post 07.05.2022

Overcoming Insomnia and Making Improved Sleep a Reality

Getting a good night’s sleep provides many benefits. It reduces stress, supports health satisfaction, and allows one to feel overall more balanced. What happens though if the bed becomes associated with repeated stress, anxiety, and constant sleepless nights?

Personal Story 06.30.2022

Lighting the Way for Others: Hope and Life Renewed

I woke up that day in early September feeling okay at first but around 8am, I became very depressed for no reason I could say exactly. I told my mother (grandmother) that I was going to go for a walk, but I had another plan. There is a 15–20-foot lighthouse by a lake near where I live. It is a truly beautiful place but, on this day, it wasn't so beautiful. 
Personal Story 06.30.2022

Celebrating Progress: Why the Celebration of Juneteenth Matters to the Black Community

For me as a Black woman, the celebration of Juneteenth is much more than just a 24-hour long holiday. Instead, it painfully reminds me of the strength, trauma and extreme sacrifice my ancestors experienced in order for me to be afforded the opportunities I have today. It also serves as a reminder of the continued work we need to do to ensure future generations are provided the same, if not additional, opportunities.

Dr. Rachel Rubin is a board-certified urologist and sexual medicine specialist. She is an assistant clinical professor of Urology at Georgetown University and works in a private practice in the Washington DC region.

Webinar 06.23.2022

The Brain, Body, and Sexual Health Connections

Your physical health, mental health, and sexual health are all important for your wellbeing. However, the stigma surrounding these topics can make it embarrassing and difficult to ask questions to your loved ones or health provider.