Trigger warning: this article discusses OCD as a mental disorder. Obsessive-compulsive disorder is a disorder that is, quite often, misunderstood and followed by many misconceptions. However, it is important to note that this disorder is not as simple as what society may sometimes show it off to be. What is it? Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is quite …
Trigger warning: this article discusses eating disorders. Eating disorders are a very sensitive thing to talk about and what you say matters very much as it can trigger an onslaught of negative emotions in the sufferer, leaving them feeling more helpless than ever. There are a number of things you should avoid saying as it …
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Stigma can be defined as a negative view towards an individual due to an uncommon characteristic that they may have. Sadly, people with mental health issues are often largely disadvantaged because of the negative attitudes and beliefssurrounding them. This harmful stigma may lead to large, widespread discrimination against individuals with mental health issues. This has a direct …
We have all had our fair share of negative thoughts throughout our lives. However, how positive our lives are is determined by how we deal with these negative thoughts. As human beings, it is only normal that we experience these immeasurable negative thoughts, but it is important to acknowledge ways to avoid them in the …
In order to survive as a species, our body naturally develops a system to help us overcome threats and dangers by allowing us to become more aware of our surroundings; this is known as the fight-or-flight response. This response is triggered by the amygdala when your body senses danger, and in turn stimulates various body …
Community-based interventions are interventions that provide a comprehensive approach to a range of numerous issues including social justice, empowerment, and especially mental health. It is an action taken by the community to prevent dysfunction within it and to promote contentment and comfort. This approach is especially useful in communities that are disadvantaged as it provides …
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Trigger warning: this article mentions depression and suicidality. Arguably, one of the worst stigmas to exist in the mental health community is the belief that sufferers of mental health issues will “just get better”. This, in turn, can end up harming the victim. Time, in such cases, does not always heal and often makes things …
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Due to the ongoing stigma surrounding mental health, many things often go misunderstood or unacknowledged. One of those things includes the fact that mental health and physical health are interrelated in so many ways. Mental VS. Physical While we may not realize it because of the lack of awareness and lack of education surrounding mental …
With the new age of social media, physical contact between friends and family has reached an all-time low. Most of us use technology and social media to connect to people from all across the world. Does this mean that we have lost the ability to effectively communicate? Some argue that it is straying us further apart as we have, over time, lacked effective communication skills while growing more …
We live in a fast-paced world in which a countless amount of relatively meaningless conversations is exchanged on a daily basis. We say a lot when we text, tweet, or call, but how many of us say the things that we genuinely feel? How often do you feel like you are truly being listened to …
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