Music moves us. Music is a part of our culture and how we express ourselves, and it’s a powerful tonic for an overworked nervous system. Music therapy is a well-established practice in the ...

In 1991, the Geto Boys — a Houston-based rap group of members Willie D., Scarface and Bushwick Bill — released a song called “Mind Playing Tricks on Me.” The track, which helped launch the horrorcore ...

Hip-hop as therapy: JC Hall’s program merges rap creation with counseling, offering a culturally relevant approach to student mental health. From pain to purpose: Hall’s own struggles with addiction ...

“Therapy isn’t for black people” may seem like a dated concept, but there is still a very real stigma attached to seeking treatment for anxiety and depression in black communities. According to the ...

While much of hip-hop music is aggressive and full of bravado, some rappers take a step back and explore his or her feelings in a song. On many of these tracks, rappers detail the grief, stress or ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The new year is often a time of reflection, and that's especially true considering the last 22 months. Experts say the pandemic has taken a toll on America's mental health. Now one ...

A Chicago coffee shop that focuses on mental health wants to make sure its customers have a place to "talk about hard stuff." Christopher LeMark, the founder of "Coffee, Hip-Hop and Mental Health," ...