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The Impact of Mental Health Stigma
Author: Mahek Singh Mental health is a crucial part of our overall well-being, yet it often carries a heavy stigma. This stigma, defined by negative attitudes and beliefs, leads to discrimination against those with mental health issues. This paper explores how mental health stigma affects individuals and society, why it persists, and potential ways to
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Scrolling for Answers: Social Media and the Self- Diagnosis Dilemma
Author: Adeline Arthur In today’s digital age, mental health conditions, despite their prevalence, often remain shrouded in misunderstanding among the general public. The rise of social media has led to an overrun of both valuable insights and rampant misinformation. However, maybe the most eye-catching of the apps is TikTok. Consisting of mainly short-form content, creators
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Choosing Peace Over Blood
Author: Raven Richardson Family dynamics are every child’s first introduction into the complex world of social relationships and emotional expectations. As a vulnerable child, you are constantly at the mercy of your caretakers. You have no say in anything, because you don’t know anything yet. Freedom becomes a right that is gained through aging and
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Music as a Postitive Tool for Mental Health
Author: Leah Christensen Music is one of the most popular forms of entertainment, whether it is driving around listening to it in the car with your friends, or listening to music in order to relax after a long day. Did you know that music can also be used as a tool to benefit your mental
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Misfit or Misunderstood? The Untold Story of Antisocial Personality Disorder in Young Adults
Author: Carolina Heimes Imagine you’re sitting in a classroom, and someone raises their hand to confess that they know someone notorious for breaking the rules. It could be a classmate or even a close friend who consistently challenged authority. You might think that these individuals act out simply because they enjoy causing trouble, but what
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Social Media’s Affect on Body Image
Author: Sriteesha Koniki Do people experience feelings of worthlessness and inferiority after viewing an Instagram post or a TikTok video? The answer is yes, “Eighty-six percent of Americans ages 16 to 24 report that social media negatively impacts their happiness” (Walters). This shows a statistic of how many people are impacted by online platforms. People
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The Psychology of Bipolar Disorder
Author: Rinata Rah Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a complicated and puzzling mental health disorder that has long piqued the interest of doctors, researchers, and the general public. A constellation of symptoms characterizes this disease, including pervasive instability in mood, self-identity, interpersonal relationships, and behaviour. Individuals with BPD frequently experience extreme emotional dysregulation, a fragile
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Methods to Reduce Mental Stress
Author: Parvani Raghunandan What is Mental Stress? Mental stress is defined as the type of stress triggered by how situations in a person’s internal or external surroundings are interpreted, leading to mental distress and anxiousness (Saloman, 2013). What are the Sources of Mental Stressors? Mental Stressors may arise from a variety of sources in our lives, including daily
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History of Depression
Author: Kaye W Depression is a mental disorder/illness where it will change how someone feels, thinks and acts. It can affect sleep, appetite, and someone’s interests in things. It was previously called, “melancholia” but changed to “depression”. Depression was discovered ages ago in Mesopotamia. But there is no one to credit for the finding of
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I OBJECT! MENTAL HEALTH IS IMPORTANT FOR FUTURE WOMEN ATTORNEYS YOUR HONOR!
Author: Amorae’ Shamberger This article explores the profound influence of mental health on women who aspire to become attorneys. I have a close relation to this due to it being my career choice, the journey to becoming an attorney is stressful including the added pressure of being a woman in a male dominated field. While
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