Author Archives: selfveab
NATIONAL MINORITY MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH
Mental health problems do not distinguish on the basis of color, race, gender, or identity. Regardless of the background, anyone can face mental health issues. However, access to mental health support and treatment can be identified based on...
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MEN’S MENTAL HEALTH MONTH: ADDRESSING STEREOTYPES
Mental health, even though being a significant component of everyone’s well-being, is unfortunately disregarded and stigmatized. Moreover, issues of men’s mental health are often silenced in society. The low rates of diagnosed depression and...
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Break the stigma of addressing postpartum depression
It’s time to end the stigma around Postpartum Depression (PPD) and to start addressing the issue by openly talking about the disorder. Research has shown that it’s a vital public health issue, and the diagnosis and treatment are not addressed...
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Self-Harm and the Associated Myths
Self-harm and the Associated Myths Self-harm is more common than many of us might think. This means that if you self-harm, then you should know that you are not alone. There are many more people who go through self-harming at some point in their...
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Eating Disorder
Eating disorders are often misunderstood as people’s lifestyle choices. However, just like you would not fake having cancer, people cannot pretend to have an eating disorder. These are medical illnesses in which people go through disturbances in...
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