Learning to Rest...There’s this stereotype of the “strong Black woman.” The one who has been through everything and knocked down over and over again...reactionscomments
How to Prepare Your Child With Sickle Cell To Have a Safe and Enjoyable Summer...Summer is a time for fun and adventure, but for sickle cell caregivers, it can also be a time of increased worry...reactionscomments
How I Manage Sickle Cell Pain at Home...Sickle cell crises are unpredictable and can happen anytime and anywhere. The pain usually starts slowly. I sometimes wonder if I am...reactions6comments
Withdrawing from Those Around Me...When my pain levels rise, I tend to withdraw from those around me. What comes to my mind is the safety mechanism...reactions6comments
Samuel Adeyinka...Sam was previously a health leader on Sickle-Cell.com. Sam has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication from Kean University and a...
Kehinde Salami...Kehinde was previously a health leader on Sickle-Cell.com. 39 years old born in Nigeria with sickle cell disease but didn’t find out...
Alisha Whynn...Alisha was previously a health leader on Sickle-Cell.com. Alisha Whynn is a 32-year-old mother with sickle cell anemia. After a life of...
My Child's Testing & Appointment Schedule...I often talk to parents about sickle cell disease (SCD), even if they do not have a child with SCD. I recently...reactions5comments
Not Really Lonely...I am 57 now. My journey like yours have been painful and buckets full of tears. I dislike sympathy especially the one...reactions2comments
How I Practice Self-Care...My name is Grace, I am a wife and mother, and I work as a full-time content creator. I also live with...reactions1comment
The Placebo Effect...Our minds are really amazing. They can make us believe we’re not in pain when we should be or that we are...reactions8comments
The Three Year Transplant Update...I can't believe it's been 3 years since my transplant. For most of my life, I thought sickle cell pain would always...reactions9comments
Frequently Asked Questions About Mental Health...Mental health includes how you think, feel, and act. It can fall on a spectrum and vary for each person. You may...
Suicide Prevention...If you or someone you know is in crisis or considering suicide, please contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Call or...
Complementary and Integrative Health...Complementary therapies and an integrative health approach are often used to treat mental health conditions. Complementary therapies include nontraditional therapies – such...
Coping With Mental Health: Medications...Treating mental health conditions with prescription drugs is common. About 16 percent of American adults take medicine for a mental health condition...
Coping With Mental Health: Psychotherapy (Talk Therapy)...Psychotherapy is also known as talk therapy, counseling, or simply therapy. Psychotherapy is used to help with a wide range of mental...
Mental Health Myths and Facts...There are many myths and misconceptions about mental health. Because of the stigma around mental health conditions, it is important to know...
What Is Mental Health?...Mental health is the range of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that affect your well-being and how you relate to others. Just like...
The Rise and Fall of My Mental Health With Sickle Cell...We all know that mental health and mental health issues are not talked about enough and I feel like it is because...reactions6comments
