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1 day ago

When Strength Hides Struggle

Eating disorders and suicide risk overlap significantly in military populations, with culture, stigma, and underdiagnosis increasing harm and preventing timely intervention.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

IPP prisoners are dogged by stigma and set up to fail' on release, report warns

Released long-term prisoners face stigma, lack digital skills and basic essentials, and risk recall, leaving them ill-equipped to rebuild housing, employment and social ties.
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

The Risks of Labeling Brain Injury

In the 1980s, one of my psychology professors at the University of Toronto advocated against using labels for psychological or psychiatric diagnoses. "Why not?" I questioned. "How else will we know what illness they have? Labels being bad sounds like psychological mumbo jumbo." By the end of that school year, I understood how labels stigmatize and limit recovery. Humans use labels to distinguish between themselves and those not like them.
Mental health
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5 days ago

Cannabis Myths vs. Facts: Separating Science From Stigma | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Scientific evidence disputes many longstanding cannabis myths, revealing medical benefits and social-contextual factors rather than inherent causation of harder drug use.
Medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

My two-year-old's hearing loss diagnosis shocked me; her doctor's words saved me | Helene Rosenthal

A parent receives the news of her two-year-old daughter's moderate-to-severe hereditary hearing loss, experiencing shock, grief, and concern about hearing aids' social impact.
fromBuzzFeed
1 week ago

I Randomly Decided To Pay Off A School's Lunch Debt. Then Something Incredible Happened.

School cafeterias replace hot meals with cold 'alternative meals' for students with unpaid lunch debt, causing humiliation and revealing a hidden grade-school debt economy.
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

The Power of Gender Euphoria and Gender-Diverse Joy

Gender euphoria positively affects transgender people and can enhance their mental well-being.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

Decades-old HIV charity's fear over future funding

A London-wide HIV charity faces closure due to ongoing funding crises, impacting essential support services for people living with HIV.
#mental-health
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Poor mental health is driving young people out of their jobs. My own journey showed me how to help | Fran Boait

One in four young people in England have a mental health condition, influenced by social, economic, and workplace environments.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 months 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
fromPsychology Today
3 months 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.
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Social justice
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Ciara Kelly: The softer society is on drugs, the more mainstream they become. We should be debating the merits of liberal attitudes

Compassion and acceptance of drug addiction have increased over the past 25 years, with reduced stigma and improved understanding.
fromkffhealthnews.org
1 month ago

Workplace mental health at risk as key federal agency faces cuts

In Connecticut, construction workers in the Local 478 union connect with a recovery coach after completing addiction treatment, receiving daily check-ins and support for a year.
Public health
LGBT
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Problem Isn't Consensual Non-Monogamy-It's the Judgment

Consensual non-monogamy relies on mutual consent and transparency among partners, differing fundamentally from infidelity.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Toward a Better Understanding of Electroconvulsive Therapy

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is misunderstood, partly due to its historical stigma and lack of clarity about its mechanisms.
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Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Psychosis Isn't a Mystery: It's a Public Health Issue

Destigmatizing psychosis leads to better societal understanding and improved assistance.
Psychosis affects individuals and society, necessitating awareness and education.
Cultural biases may cause misdiagnosis in psychotic disorders.
Early detection and intervention can significantly enhance outcomes for those with psychosis.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Stanford Research Finds That "Therapist" Chatbots Are Encouraging Users' Schizophrenic Delusions and Suicidal Thoughts

AI chatbots currently lack the capabilities to responsibly handle severe mental health issues, posing significant risks to users.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

What Stimulant Medication Can Do for the ADHD Brain

Stigma and misunderstanding surrounding ADHD caused a delay in seeking diagnosis and treatment for the author.
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fromPsychology Today
2 months ago
Humor

How Amy Tee Turned Bipolar Into Brilliance

Amy Tee's diagnosis of bipolar disorder transformed her life, helping her manage mental illness and inspiring her comedy.
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago
Mental health

Reflections on Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar disorder remains widely misunderstood, affecting millions, and treatment is crucial despite its lack of precision.
Humor
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

How Amy Tee Turned Bipolar Into Brilliance

Amy Tee's diagnosis of bipolar disorder transformed her life, helping her manage mental illness and inspiring her comedy.
more#bipolar-disorder
Cancer
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

The taboo colon cancer symptom millennials are afraid to tell their doctors about

Discussing symptoms like anal bleeding is crucial for early detection of colon cancer, yet many feel embarrassed to do so.
#autism
NYC parents
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

RFK Jr. Claimed Autism Destroys' Lives. Autistic People Disagree.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s comments on autism prompted widespread criticism for perpetuating stigma and damaging perceptions of autistic individuals.
NYC parents
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

RFK Jr. Claimed Autism Destroys' Lives. Autistic People Disagree.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s comments on autism prompted widespread criticism for perpetuating stigma and damaging perceptions of autistic individuals.
more#autism
Women
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

'Baywatch' star Nicole Eggert says the television show hurt her dating life

Nicole Eggert shared her challenging experience on 'Baywatch', highlighting the stigma and misconceptions that affected her life after the show.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

"Aren't We All Neurodivergent?"

Increased acceptance of neurodiversity leads to more people identifying as neurodivergent, though its meaning may diminish if everyone claims the label.
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Demystifying Pleasure: Openness About Masturbation Matters

Masturbation is a normal part of human sexuality that should not be stigmatized.
Education about masturbation can help combat shame and promote healthy sexual communication.
SF LGBT
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago

My Family Kept My Dad's Secret For Years. I Wasn't Prepared For What Telling The Truth Would Mean.

Family secrets can be burdensome, particularly those related to health and stigma.
The 1980s HIV/AIDS epidemic was marked by significant social stigma and misinformation.
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

The Legal Prosecution of Consensual Non-monogamy

Legally, there are no national protections for CNM relationships and scant... local protections. When CNM is legally prosecuted, it usually happens in civil, family, and military courts.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

The True Cost of Pain Stigma

Managing cancer pain is crucial, yet many patients endure unnecessary suffering due to stigma about opioid use.
Balancing the risks and benefits of opioids in cancer pain management is essential.
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