Author: Dorcas Onasa

Supporting a loved one through depression can feel overwhelming, especially when the instinct to say something encouraging ends up causing more harm than good. Even phrases meant with the best intentions can leave someone feeling dismissed, ashamed or more isolated than before. To understand why certain go to comments backfire, and what to say instead, experts point to the psychology behind common responses to depression and what actually helps versus hurts. 1. “You have so much to be grateful for” This phrase may be the most damaging of all the well meaning comments people offer, according to mental health experts.…

Having the right information and choosing a safe setting can make an important conversation with a partner easier to navigate. Learning that you have HIV can bring a range of emotions, and deciding how to share that information with a current or potential partner can feel especially difficult. Concerns about stigma, misunderstanding and how another person may respond can make the conversation feel overwhelming. But having accurate information about HIV treatment and transmission can help make the discussion more manageable. One important concept to understand is U=U, which stands for undetectable equals untransmittable. When a person living with HIV takes…

Prince Jackson marked what would have been his father Michael Jackson’s 68th birthday with a special Las Vegas celebration, joining fans and performers for an evening dedicated to the King of Pop’s enduring musical legacy. Prince, 29, attended Michael Jackson ONE at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, the Cirque du Soleil production built around Michael’s music, choreography and visual style. The annual celebration brought together Michael Jackson fans and members of the show’s cast for an occasion centered on the singer’s extensive catalog and continued influence. For Prince, the gathering offered another opportunity to see his father’s work connect with…

The New Orleans rapper reflects on his biggest records, his evolution as a businessman and what today’s artists can learn from his decades in music. Juvenile looks back at the songs that shaped his career Juvenile has spent decades building a career that reaches far beyond a collection of hit records. The New Orleans native became one of the defining voices of Southern hip-hop during the late 1990s and early 2000s, helping establish a sound that continues to influence artists today. During a recent appearance on Posted on the Corner with DJ Misses and Incognito, Juvenile reflected on some of…

When your mind feels overloaded, a few minutes of intentional movement, breathing or reflection may help you create some much needed space. Stress can show up in more ways than simply feeling worried. You might notice tension in your shoulders, a racing mind, restless energy or difficulty concentrating. When several demands pile up at once, even finding the time to slow down can seem like another task on an already crowded list. Fortunately, calming down does not always require a long meditation session or an entire afternoon away from your responsibilities. Mental health professionals recommend several short practices that can…

New research is examining how certain chatbot behaviors could reinforce ungrounded beliefs, particularly among people who may already be vulnerable. Artificial intelligence has quickly become part of everyday life. People use chatbots to organize their schedules, brainstorm ideas, answer questions and even talk through personal concerns. But researchers are now taking a closer look at what can happen when those conversations become extremely personal or prolonged. A June 2026 review published in NPP—Digital Psychiatry and Neuroscience proposed a framework called the “amplification spiral,” which explores how certain characteristics of AI chatbots could interact with existing vulnerabilities and contribute to increasingly…

Your home is supposed to be a place where you feel comfortable and protected. Yet some products used every day can expose you to chemicals that researchers have linked to cancer or other health problems. That does not mean using a particular household product will cause cancer. Cancer risk depends on many factors, including the type and amount of exposure, how long someone is exposed, and individual characteristics. Still, understanding where potentially concerning chemicals can occur can help you make more informed choices. Here are 10 household items worth paying attention to. 1. Cleaning products Some cleaning products can release…

British entertainer Yung Filly is headed for a second trial in Australia after a jury failed to reach a verdict on three serious charges connected to an alleged 2024 incident, even as he was found guilty on two separate counts stemming from the same night. What led to the case The case traces back to September 2024, when a woman said she met the performer at a Perth nightclub following one of his shows. According to her account, the two went back to his hotel room, where what had begun as a consensual encounter turned into a situation she says…

Grammy winning rapper Lil Durk is set to face a high profile federal trial that opens with statements on Monday in Los Angeles, in a case where prosecutors intend to use the artist’s own lyrics as evidence. The allegations against Lil Durk Prosecutors allege the Chicago born rapper, born Durk Banks, orchestrated a bounty on fellow musician Quando Rondo in retaliation for the 2020 loss of King Von, a member of his OTF crew who was fatally shot at an Atlanta nightclub. Authorities say the plan led to a confrontation near the Beverly Center mall in August 2022 that instead…

America’s history of racial violence casts a long shadow over how many Black communities view law enforcement today. Research from the Equal Justice Initiative documents more than 4,000 racial terror lynchings of Black Americans between 1877 and 1950. For decades, some public officials failed to protect Black lives during that era, and perpetrators of racial violence often faced no consequences. That history did not disappear when the practice ended. It left behind a lasting wariness that continues to inform how many Black families and communities respond when law enforcement announces conclusions in sensitive cases. Why scrutiny of investigations matters Calls…