HealthTALK

Welcome to HealthTalk, a vibrant and inclusive space for sharing insights, gaining valuable information, and discussing the latest in health and wellness. Here, we bring together diverse perspectives to help improve the health of our members, their communities, and society as a whole. Whether you're seeking advice, sharing your personal health journey, or learning about trends in the sector, HealthTalk is the perfect platform to connect with like-minded individuals in a supportive and safe environment.

While we encourage open discussions, please remember to consult a medical professional for more serious health concerns. Let’s work together toward healthier, happier lives!

Why Wait for the Breakdown to Choose the Breakthrough?

We need to ask the question many avoid.

• Why do we wait for betrayal, disease, heartbreak, a near-death moment or total collapse before we decide to change?

• Why must the body scream, the relationship implode or the peace disappear before we finally say “I’m done living like this”?

Here is the real question.

5 Types of Friends to Avoid (According to Neuroscience)

1. The Chronic Critic

These are the friends who constantly judge, correct or undermine you even in the name of "being honest."

Chronic exposure to criticism triggers the amygdala the brain’s fear centre leading to stress, self-doubt and a heightened cortisol response. Over time, this can weaken neural pathways related to confidence and emotional resilience (Harvard Health, 2021).

You need relationships that activate your prefrontal cortex where growth, problem-solving and empathy reside. Constant criticism shuts that down.

MENTAL WEALTH:

Reclaim. Rebuild. Rise.

Mental health is personal. Mental wealth is collective.

The MENTAL WEALTH: Reclaim. Rebuild. Rise. campaign is a leadership-led, culturally intelligent movement launched by the National Black Women’s Network and SistaTalk. It was born from a single truth, women of colour are carrying the emotional cost of systems they did not design and they are still expected to lead with grace.

This campaign reframes mental health as more than recovery. It’s about capacity. Sustainability. Legacy. Let us not forget the urgent need for healing systems, not just resilient individuals.