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Navigating Family Feuds Over Vaccines

Recently I spoke again with CBS affiliate WTKR News 3 about the ongoing disagreements many families are experiencing surrounding the COVID-19 vaccine. In this clip I discuss how to navigate discussions with family members who are at odds over the COVID-19...

Dr. Metzger’s Appearance on “Peace of Mind with Taraji P. Henson”

Loss of Black icons can impact mental health

The year 2020 has become synonymous with grief and loss especially with the recent untimely passing of movie star Chadwick Boseman, various other Black icons such as Kobe Bryant, U.S. Congressman John Lewis and famed record executive Andre Harrell. I recently spoke...

When To Seek Mental Health Help During The COVID-19 Crisis

With the increasing uptick in confirmed cases of COVID-19 rising across the country, many are experiencing heightened levels of stress and anxiety during this pandemic. I appeared with Jessica Larche of CBS affiliate WTKR-3 in Norfolk, VA. I discussed about when do...

Psychological Impact of Slavery WTKR-3 News

Today we commemorate the date of June 19, 1865 commonly known as "Juneteenth" to honor the spirit and strength of those who finally received their freedom from chattel slavery in the state of Texas. Freedom for many enslaved in the United States was delayed for a full...

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The Reason You’re Exhausted Is ‘Moral Fatigue’

Apr 2, 2020

Rolling Stone I recently contributed to a piece in Rolling Stone. In it I discuss how to cope with "moral fatigue" and the stress of making these high-stake decisions. Whether it's trying to decide if you should visit a sick family member, order delivery, take public...

Is It A Panic Attack or the Coronavirus

Mar 27, 2020

Lifehacker Unless you're living under a rock, the world has been consumed with thoughts about the current COVID-19 pandemic. In this latest article from bioethcist/writer Elizabeth Yuko, I explain how to tell the difference between the symptoms of anxiety and the...

Atlanta Refuel Brunch

Feb 26, 2020

This past Saturday, February 22nd, I had the privilege of hosting the Atlanta Refuel Champagne Brunch & Workshop in conjunction with the Emory University Alumni Association. It was my first time coordinating an event like this and it turned out better than I...