stigma
People with mental illness represent one of the most deeply stigmatized groups in our culture. Learn more about it here.
The 24 Year Haul
Simply put, my life hasn't been easy. Its been quite tough, actually. This is unfortunately the way it is for so many young people due to the fact that the world just plain sucks. I'm so tired of talking about mental health and therapy as if it's a bad thing. It's still a taboo topic which is why many people, young and old, including myself are scared to talk about it or to get help. I personally think about mental health as if it's a disease, because it is but instead of it being physical its emotional/mental. I think that employees should be allowed to take mental health days like any other sickness but unfortunately big corporations like Taco Bell (speaking from experience) don't care how you feel and think if you need a mental health day that you're just trying to get out of work. To them you're just a number.
By Jordyn Rachelle4 years ago in Psyche
I'm Not "Dramatic", It's Neurodivergence!
As a society, we absolutely need to stop using functioning labels to describe autistics. Here's why. 1. They're ableist. Functioning labels are independent of intelligence, and don't do a great job considering the abilities of an individual. By saying someone is low-functioning or high-functioning, we isolate them from their non-disabled peers by implying defectiveness. Think about it. We speak of autistic people the way we speak of a malfunctioning machine, which diminishes humanity and encourages stigmatization. Let's use the term low-functioning as an example. By referring to a person as low-functioning, we imply they can't get by on their own, and that their success in life comes only from the assistance of others. We degrade them to a term, a disability, rather than an independent person with ideas and talents. With each disablity hurdle comes an overwhelming skill.
By Antiquity Anecdotes4 years ago in Psyche
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
This piece is about mental health awareness and the struggle many people face every single day. It is not meant as a diagnostic tool or to give any medical advice whatsoever. Every individual has their own story and their own treatment plan, so even if you see part of yourself in this piece, it's vital that you seek the help of a trained professional. It IS okay not to be okay.
By Analise Dionn4 years ago in Psyche
Common Myths And Misconceptions About Anorexia
People have many misconceptions approximately anorexia. Due to bad know-how of the phenomenon or because of various popular myths surrounding eating problems, the majority assimilate denatured ideas concerning anorexia and the men and women it impacts.
By Writer Tiger4 years ago in Psyche
How to Fly with Two Wheels. Top Story - January 2022.
Dear Stranger, You ask why I bike fast. Maybe you didn’t exactly ask, but your tone told me your comment was a question. Humans have long envied birds. We have an instinctive hunger to experience the unknown and push the limits of impossibility. In this instance, it manifests in a desire to harness the wind. We see the birds wheeling above; we see trees bending and snapping under the strength of simple air. And we want it. Children fly kites and make paper airplanes – when they grow up, they build jets and helicopters and hang gliders.
By Starlight Storm4 years ago in Psyche
Just How Ridiculous is the Stockholm Syndrome?
Abuse, captivity, terror, pain, and sometimes even murder. After experiencing these traumas, some individuals develop an emotional bond with their captors. Would you be capable of seeing the justification of your captor’s action and be unwilling to testify?
By T.P.Bloomfield4 years ago in Psyche
Exploring The Link Between OCD and Perfectionism
By Steven Booth, Founder, Elevation Behavioral Health We all know a perfectionist or two—maybe even ourselves. Perfectionists tend to be high achievers, goal oriented and driven personalities. They are highly self-critical and accept nothing less than perfection from themselves.
By Elevation Behavioral Health4 years ago in Psyche
