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Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

It's Not Fair: Why Some People Don't 'Get' Mental Health

Blaming those with mental illness is often easier than acknowledging their suffering.
Serious mental illness symptoms can be misinterpreted as laziness or irresponsibility.
Mental health conditions are neurobiological, deserving similar respect as physical illnesses.
Individuals with mental health issues deserve compassion, not stigma.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

A back to work' approach to mental illness is no panacea | Letters

Mental illness disproportionately impacts lower socioeconomic classes, exacerbated by financial stress and systemic inequalities.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

It's Not Fair: Why Some People Don't 'Get' Mental Health

Blaming those with mental illness is often easier than acknowledging their suffering.
Serious mental illness symptoms can be misinterpreted as laziness or irresponsibility.
Mental health conditions are neurobiological, deserving similar respect as physical illnesses.
Individuals with mental health issues deserve compassion, not stigma.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

A back to work' approach to mental illness is no panacea | Letters

Mental illness disproportionately impacts lower socioeconomic classes, exacerbated by financial stress and systemic inequalities.
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Medicine
fromSlate Magazine
8 months ago

The Supreme Court Cost Amber Thurman Her Life

Denial of timely abortion care can lead to preventable deaths, as demonstrated by Amber Thurman's case.
The systemic issues in emergency medical care can exacerbate the consequences of abortion bans.
Medicine
fromSlate Magazine
8 months ago

The Supreme Court Cost Amber Thurman Her Life

Denial of timely abortion care can lead to preventable deaths, as demonstrated by Amber Thurman's case.
The systemic issues in emergency medical care can exacerbate the consequences of abortion bans.
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US news
The U.S. organ transplant system is becoming less equitable, with organs often going to less critical patients.
Nearly 20% of organ allocations in 2022 were done out of sequence.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

I've got to move to Scotland because I can't get the cancer drug I need in England'

The struggle for access to life-saving treatment exposes the inequality in healthcare across regions.
US news
The U.S. organ transplant system is becoming less equitable, with organs often going to less critical patients.
Nearly 20% of organ allocations in 2022 were done out of sequence.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

I've got to move to Scotland because I can't get the cancer drug I need in England'

The struggle for access to life-saving treatment exposes the inequality in healthcare across regions.
more#patient-advocacy
Women
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Between lack of access and limited resources: Hispanic women bear the brunt of state abortion bans

Distance to abortion clinics has increased significantly for American women since the Supreme Court's decision, affecting birth rates, especially among Hispanic women.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

The Long Wave: Andree Blouin, the unsung heroine of African independence

Andree Blouin's memoir, My Country, Africa, intricately weaves her personal journey with broader socio-political themes, making it resonate profoundly in today's context.
Writing
from24/7 Wall St.
6 months ago

The Largest Cities in the World Are a Nightmare, Unless You Have Money

As urbanization continues to rise, the wealth disparity in megacities becomes increasingly evident, with the richest residents controlling a disproportionate share of resources. This leads to significant social inequalities and negative impacts on overall healthcare access and quality.
Business
Black Lives Matter
fromCbsnews
8 months ago

Doctors more likely to perform unnecessary C-sections on Black mothers, study says

Doctors perform unnecessary C-sections more often on Black mothers than white mothers, highlighting significant racial disparities in maternal care.
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

Mongolia's ambitious programme to tackle cancer death rates reaches 40% of population

An ambitious project in Mongolia has reached 40% of the population by screening for non-communicable diseases like cancer, aiming to tackle high mortality rates.
Health
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