Incarcerated youth in New Orleans learn about mental health awareness during a basketball tournament at JJIC

Incarcerated youth in New Orleans learn about mental health awareness during a basketball tournament at JJIC

Some of our city’s incarcerated youth are participating in a basketball tournament Thursday night at the Juvenile Justice Intervention Center. One detained teen explains to WDSU’s Shay O’Connor how serving teens outside of court has a larger purpose. “Basketball is very good for mental health. If you don’t know how to deal with anxiety and … Read more

Dr. Colman Noctor: We need action, not mental health awareness days

Dr. Colman Noctor: We need action, not mental health awareness days

The phrase “healer, heal yourself” was on my mind last week as I ran from one location to another on World Mental Health Day (October 10) to tell people people that they need to slow down. Like Black Friday and Blue Monday, marketing around World Mental Health Day has gained traction every year. This is … Read more