Studies show that 1 in 5 Mississippi youth ages 13 to 18 will experience a severe mental disorder at some point in their life. May is Mental Health Month, and although mental disorders and illnesses are different from mental health (more on that later), it’s important to raise awareness and support for anyone to get…
Every year, individuals, health professionals, and health organizations acknowledge STD Awareness Week as a time to raise awareness about sexually transmitted diseases, discuss how they impact lives and communities, and share ways of preventing infection. The CDC estimates that 1 in 5 people in the U.S. have a sexually transmitted infection and that nearly 1…
March is Women’s History Month! And in addition to celebrating the many women who have helped advance society, health care, and education, this month is the perfect time to learn how women’s health care, namely contraception, has impacted women’s history since the prehistoric era. Read on to learn more! Early Birth Control Methods Women and…
It’s Black History month! From Daniel Hale Williams’ innovations in cardiology to Kwabena Bohen’s inventions in biochemistry, African Americans have helped advance the medical field in more ways than one. This month is dedicated to celebrating those innovators as well as the works, movements, and initiatives Black activists have created to promote racial equality and…
January is Cervical Health Awareness Month, which makes this the perfect time to improve your health literacy and plan your health goals. Don’t know where to start? No worries–we’ll give you the rundown on what you should know about cervical health. What is a cervix? Located in the lowest and innermost part of the uterus,…
We get it. It can be exciting under the mistletoe. But when things get warm and jolly, it’s important to stay safe. Read on for a few ways you can stay safe this holiday season. Get Tested & Practice Safe Sex The CDC estimates that nearly 1 in 5 adults have a sexually transmitted infection…
Whether you call it “Movember” or “No Shave November,” this month is dedicated to increasing awareness around men’s health. This is the perfect time to improve your health literacy and brush up on your health facts. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! We’ll share ways you can stay on top of your physical, mental, and…
As we enter the most stressful time of the year, and continue to operate within an ongoing pandemic, it’s important to stay informed on how to manage and spot the signs of stress. Stress is generally defined by how the brain and body respond to a challenge–be it a mid-term paper, a significant life change, or…
Did you know that millions of women in America don’t know where their vagina is? This finding comes from a poll conducted last year that found that 25% of U.S. women didn’t know where their own vagina was. Additional data from the poll suggested that 49% of women could not identify the cervix on an…
TikTok has risen in popularity over the past year and 41% of users are aged between 16 and 24, so it’s no surprise that people have taken to TikTok to teach young people about sexual health, safe sex, and different kinds of contraception! We rounded up some of our favorite doctors and OBGYNs on TikTok,…
