Peace is the New Wealth
by Zack Orsborn Peace is the new wealth, especially in a world that never seems to stop buzzing. I want
Zack Orsborn
January 22, 2026
Health & Wellness
Keeping the LGBT+ community and our allies well with mind, body and spirit.
More than Cosmetic: An Interview about Healthcare with Massage Therapist Ben Young
by William Smythe Sometime in 2019, I woke up with sciatica. It got so bad I could barely walk most
William Smythe
January 16, 2026
Digging Deep in the New Year
by Briar Brakhage At the start of the new year, Maria Tyszka (she/they), the proprietor of Lucyja Hygge on Madison
Briar Brakhage
January 8, 2026
Massage Therapy for Trans Joy
by Briar Brakhage A valuable tool for caring for the health and wellness of our bodies is massage therapy and
Briar Brakhage
November 12, 2025
Introducing Zack Orsborn: Connecting Creativity, Mindfulness, and Wellness in 2026
Special to Focus Focus LGBT Magazine is excited to welcome Zack Orsborn, artist, creativity coach, and founder of Like Really
Focus Mid-South
November 12, 2025
The Four Codes of Creative Energy: From Hating Birdsong to Connecting to My True Creative Self
by Zack Orsborn I lost my connection to my creative energy in the middle of the tangled scruff of life:
Zack Orsborn
November 12, 2025
Bridging Mental Health and HIV Care in Public Health: A conversation between Dr. Michelle Taylor, MD, DrPH, MPA, and Dr. Justin K. Dodson, PhD, LPC
Mental health is public health. That belief drives much of the work at the Shelby County Health Department – and
Focus Mid-South
August 20, 2025
Mental Health Services in Shelby County
Taking care of your mental health is just as important as your physical health, especially for those navigating an HIV
Focus Mid-South
August 4, 2025
Music City PrEP Clinic Expands Its Vision of Inclusive Sexual Healthcare to Memphis
Special to Focus Memphis is on the verge of a game-changing healthcare moment: Music City PrEP Clinic is coming to
Focus Mid-South
June 9, 2025
Empowering LGBTQ+ Youth: Essential Mental Health Resources
by Jennifer Ferren, LPC-MHSP, NCC, ACS In today’s world, young people face an array of challenges that significantly impact their
Jennifer Ferren
May 28, 2025
Faith and Mental Wellness: Parallel Paths
by Briar Brakhage I was recently asked to do something I did not want to do. My therapist finished a
Briar Brakhage
May 22, 2025
Understanding HIV Prevention: What is PrEP, and how can it help me?
by Yvonne Horton Shelby County Health Department PrEP Navigator What is PrEP? PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) is a medication that helps
Yvonne Horton
May 22, 2025
