This study investigates HIV, drug use, and mental health stigmas in three dimensions (social, internalized, and professional) around PWH on methadone maintenance treatment (MMT) who have common mental disorders (CMDs) including depression, anxiety, and stress-related disorders in Hanoi, Vietnam....
Stigmas surrounding mental health exist in all groups and societies, but are particularly prevalent in the African-American community—making the concept of therapy or counseling a foreign one, at best. Some individuals simply don’t understand the practice, while others frown down upon it… ...
As with other mental disorders, there are many factors to consider. One prevalent item to keep in mind is that people with anxiety disorders do not choose to be more anxious than other people. There are still unfortunately many demeaning stigmas surrounding anxiety and fear that people outside...
You may put off seeking help because of the social stigmas associated with mental illness. It is very important for you -- as the parent -- to understand depression and realize the importance of treatment so that your child may continue to grow physically and emotionally in a healthy way. ...
Myths about addiction create stigmas around the disease and often make it difficult for an individual to achieve recovery. Here are some common myths about addiction and why they’re not true. A Relapse Means That an Individual Is Incapable of Recovery Addiction is a lifelong disease with no ...
I have been so impressed with how she has gone about obliterating stigmas regarding sexuality and mental health, and I am wondering if all of you share a similar aim as artists, since this film provides a safe space for us to grapple with topics often too difficult to...
”“Over in the U.K., where he is from, Calum is one of the leading figures talking about the stigmas associated with young people and mental health, and he has shared his own deeply personal experiences with millions of people in Europe and the U.K,” Steyer elaborated. Calum performs...
Related articleSurvey: Mental health stigmas are shifting “One important result is the overlap between anxiety and addiction. This means that treatment providers need to consider a focus on anxiety, and [it] raises the possibility that people may use substances in ways that both increase and hel...