by Dr. Edith Langford | Feb 11, 2024 | Addiction, Gambling
First appeared on The Guardian. Seniors with gambling addictions are often boomers who have attained the American dream and then lost. I have been a psychotherapist for 40 years and I still remember the first time, back in 1984, that I led an in-patient addiction...
by Dr. Edith Langford | Nov 14, 2023 | Health Equity, Mental Health
Introduction Mental health, a critical aspect of overall well-being, often takes a backseat in Black communities due to myriad complex factors. The prevalence of mental health issues among Black Americans mirrors that of Whites; however, Blacks are less likely to...
by Dr. Edith Langford | Sep 8, 2023 | Mental Health
Dr. Artie C. Nelson, MD, Child, Adolescent and Family Psychiatrist in Birmingham, AL, was a guiding light for my longing professional heart. He presented his humous family style stories. I hardly heard a word. I simply marveled at his laidback patients, his...
by Dr. Edith Langford | Mar 27, 2023 | Article
Tombstone of Prince Eiland Prince Eiland, my maternal great, great grandfather who was born in 1834 would have been counted as 3/5 of a human being for the first 34 years of his life in America. My maternal great grandfather, Jack Brown, who was...
by Dr. Edith Langford | Mar 14, 2023 | Article
Don’t present as ignorant to Blacks. Many Blacks are aware of the contributions made to the field of medicine by Black medical professionals, scholars, and thousands of Black bodies. You have to do your research; read about the struggle as well as the achievements of...