Has this year been an emotional roller coaster for you?  Bad relationship ended? Stressful job? Drama-filled life? Feeling lonely? As we stroll through the holiday season, for every person who’s a holiday lover, there’s one who dreads the holiday season.   Elev8 featured series, “Saving Your Life” with Dr. Elisa English shares ten tips on […]

In this debut episode of the Elev8 Health featured video series, Saving Your Life, Dr. Elisa English tackles depression. One the the most challenging mental illnesses we face as a community, Dr. Elisa explores some of depressions’ worst symptoms, the biggest misconceptions and stigmas about the disorder, and reveals that there is a 80% success […]

In this debut episode of the Elev8 Health featured video series, Saving Your Life, Dr. Elisa English tackles depression.  One the the most challenging mental illnesses we face as a community, Dr. Elisa explores some of depressions’ worst symptoms, the biggest misconceptions and stigmas about the disorder, and reveals that there is a 80% success […]

With so much going on in Christendom, it’s important to stay focused on ourselves and what we have control over. It is appropriate to feel sadness, disappointment and other emotions when things don’t go the way we expect, or when we are caught off guard, but ultimately we are responsible for how we respond. Dr. […]

VIA Essence.com Black people expect to be in pain every day, so for us, a good day is heaven. But the truth is: everybody on the planet is walking around with unresolved wounds and scars. We’re all challenged on some level. Do you think you know a person who doesn’t have a problem? Think again! […]

Sometimes those extra 10 minutes of sleep we get from hitting the snooze button in the morning are not enough.

Studies have shown that the lack of certain vitamins and minerals can you put you at risk for depression. Check out some healthy recipes that will make sure that you have all of the vitamins that you need.

VIA: Good Morning America There are a number of factors that can contribute to low self-esteem in children, including height, as Dr. Richard Besser reported today on “Good Morning America.” Good self-esteem is an important factor in raising healthy children. Children who have good self-esteem are more likely to act independently, handle both positive and […]

            Today we discuss the challenge of maintaining balance in your mental and emotional health during the holiday season. With job loss, financial difficulty, family stress and loss of loved ones many have a difficult time. Listen in and see what Dr. Gloria has to say!

Women all over the world play a significant role in the lives of their families, friends, and church communities. They are constantly called upon to provide care and nurturance to those they love, yet many are unable to lead a mentally, physically, and spiritually healthy lifestyle because of past and current life situations and experiences.

This Week’s Thought: I’m so depressed.  This week we’re fasting from the thought that says, “I’m so depressed.” So often, depression is anger turned inward at ourselves for our shortcomings and mistakes.  Perhaps you’ve thought: “Life’s a drag; what’s the point of anything; I’ll never be happy.” These thoughts are designed to rob you of the […]