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
Health + Wellness
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
Time With Dr. Taylor: HIV Care in Shelby County
HIV Testing, Treatment, and Prevention in Shelby County Special to Focus Taking care… At Focus LGBT Magazine, we are dedicated
Focus Mid-South
April 7, 2025
The State of HIV Stigma
We breakdown the current impact of HIV stigma, and how society has progressed beyond it.
Ray Rico
June 27, 2024
PrEP for All: A Look Into Improving PrEP Access in the South
The Southern AIDS Coalition shares its recent analysis on HIV/AIDS processes, approaches and strategies for the south.
Ray Rico
May 2, 2024
4 Ways to Manage Anxiety, From an Anxious Person
Our very own Kelly Seagraves shares their personal tips to managing anxiety.
Kelly Seagraves
April 25, 2024
Navigating the Holidays Sober: A Practical Guide
It’s okay to prioritize your wellness and enjoy your holidays sober. The holiday season often comes with its own set
Focus Mid-South
December 22, 2023
Using Music to Improve Your Mental Health
The Gateway to Our Emotions and Our Bodies Through Music by Molly Okeon, MS, LPC-MHSP of Ferren Family Counseling “Listening
Ferren Family Counseling
November 27, 2023
Energy Healing
by Savannah Bearden | photos courtesy of Healing Panther “Hey Savannah, what would your interest level be in covering a
Savannah Bearden
July 19, 2021
Meet the new Executive Director of CHOICES: Jennifer Pepper
story by Jade Wong | photo courtesy of Abortion Care Network CHOICES sees a need in patients and is not
Jade Wong
May 13, 2021
Feeling at Home in Your Own Skin
by Nick Lingerfelt In one of Kae Papula’s graduate school classes, she and the rest of her classmates were doing
Nick Lingerfelt
April 26, 2021
Tips from a Professional Organizer: How to Prepare for your Best Company–Yourself!
by Susan Gardner Staying in place the past year led to an examination of what “home” really means. In the
Susan Gardner, CPO-CD
April 5, 2021
