Every community has unique influences that shape the mental well-being of its members. Black mental health in the United States has been shaped by a complex set of historical, cultural, systemic, and socio-political factors. Economic and health disparities and systemic oppression have made it difficult to manage microaggressions, cultural isolation, and expectations to assimilate in…

After two years of constant stress and uncertainty during the pandemic, many people are now coming back to the workforce and to the physical workplace. But this return to work can’t be a one-size-fits-all experience. This is especially true for women (a term I will use throughout this article to denote people who identify as…