Dr. Natalie Howard, DNP, FNP-C, MBA

Allostatic stress and metabolic connection

The Natasha Doll, Explained: What the Viral Trend Reveals About Stress and Your Body

The Natasha doll is a viral squishy stress toy shaped like a caricatured Black baby, and reporting describes a trend of people abusing the dark-skinned version for “stress relief.” Beyond how offensive that is, it points to something measurable: the physical toll that chronic racial stress takes on the body, known as allostatic load. Here

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Addressing Hispanic American Health Disparities in Primary Care

Hello, Moxie Wellness Community, As we observe National Minority Health Month, we focus on addressing health disparities Hispanic populations face in the United States, particularly in primary care. Despite being the largest ethnic minority group in the country, Hispanic/Latino individuals often encounter barriers to accessing quality primary care services. At Moxie Wellness, we are committed

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Promoting Mental Health Equity in the Black Community

Dear Moxie Wellness Community, During National Minority Health Month, we recognize the importance of promoting mental health equity among minority populations, including the Black community. Mental health disparities persist, with Black Americans experiencing higher rates of psychological distress and lower rates of mental health treatment utilization compared to their white counterparts. At Moxie Wellness, we

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Empowering Women in Mental Health Care

Empowered women empower others!” Today, let’s celebrate the resilience and determination of women making strides in mental health care by breaking down barriers and fostering hope. Meet Dr. Rita Levi-Montalcini, an Italian neurologist and Nobel Prize laureate whose research on the nervous system paved the way for innovative treatments for substance use disorders. Let’s celebrate

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Honoring Women Leaders in Addiction Medicine

Women leaders in addiction medicine are changing lives every day! Today, let’s shine a spotlight on the courageous women who are driving breakthroughs in substance use disorder treatment. Meet Dr. Gerty Cori, the first woman to win a Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. Her pioneering research laid the groundwork for understanding how substances affect

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Celebrating Women in Mental Health and Science

  Dr. Mamie Phipps Clark, an African-American psychologist, was a trailblazer in her field. Her research on the impact of segregation on children’s mental health was groundbreaking and helped pave the way for desegregation in schools. Dr. Clark’s work demonstrated the harmful effects of racial segregation on young minds and played a pivotal role in

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