In the Media Tag: Altha Stewart


Psychiatrists say viral police brutality videos can take toll on African American mental health

My Fox Memphis

George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery are some of the latest victims of what some say amounts to police brutality and racial injustice and the videos and audio of these incidents have gone viral. FOX13 talked with a psychiatrist who said these videos can have a major impact mentally and emotionally on everyone but… Read More


Here’s a proven way to prevent the spread of coronavirus

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News flash! We have a way to prevent the transmission and spread of coronavirus. It’s not some fancy laboratory test. It’s not some new-fangled treatment strategy. It’s the time-tested approach of wearing a mask to prevent infection.


Health experts say pandemic could be taking a mental and emotional toll on children

My Fox Memphis

The pandemic has been a stressful time for many of us and experts say it may be taking a mental and emotional toll on our children. “Children will know based on what they see on the news and how they see you react as to whether or not this is really serious and something to… Read More


Children’s Mental Health Week in Memphis features virtual activities

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If Dr. Altha Stewart was in charge of the universe this week, even in Memphis there would be real, live activities, with children running and playing and their adults tuning in to the importance of children’s mental health.  


COVID-19 Testing with Rep G.A. Hardaway and Dr. Altha Stewart: Why we need it.

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Bev Johnson Show  Segment


Black Caucus seeks harder look at COVID-19 impact on minorities

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The Tennessee Black Caucus is asking the Lee Administration to delve into the impact of COVID-19 on minority communities, pointing out they are more likely to be affected because of underlying health problems and poverty.  


Black Women Face Extra Coronavirus Burden

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“This is deadly,” Richelle Williams says sternly. The 67-year-old New Jersey funeral home owner has been explaining to the virtual room of Black women from all over the country how fatal “our people’s” ignorance has been. Thus far, Williams has not been burying just one person in a family, but entire families, week after week.… Read More


What should Memphis youths do when home isn’t safe?

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Seeing a bunch of young people roughhousing outdoors, or wandering in the streets, or hanging out on corners may seem like an act of rebellion or carelessness during this time of coronavirus.