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Sexuality is, by itself, already a taboo. But people with disabilities often face a litany of additional ableist stigmas and misconceptions about their sexuality. The fact that family members are often primary caregivers only contributes to the silence. Meanwhile occupational therapists who assist with...
especially for those that don't conform to those expectations. Strict guidelines forwhen to start relationships, how to conduct oneself within a relationship, and who to start a relationship with as well as stigmas attached to those who deviate from the norm can affect one...
Let’s face it. Alcohol and social settings are in a strong marriage, and it can be difficult to overcome the stigmas surrounding non-alcoholic options, even if it means sacrificing some of your training potential. Additionally, for beer enthusiasts, finding a worthwhile alternative to your onc...
Eating disorders are severe psychological conditions that can have short-term and long-term effects on an individual's mental and physical health. They often require medical supervision and therapy for treatment. Several psychological, biological, and social risk factors can contribute to eatin...
Stigma is rooted in either getting the wrong information or not having the correct sources of information, Rodriguez said. "What we don't know, we don’t understand and it's scary. It's easier to say I don’t believe in [therapy] because I don't understand it, and reject it," she...
Self-expansion refers to the incorporation of new information, or the augmentation of an existing positive context, into one's self-identity orself-concept. According to this model, it is often possible for people to add new skills,personalitytraits, and different perspectives to their exi...
To overcome these feelings, the site urges people to determine whether or not real or imagined circumstances caused the hateful feelings and figure out whether their thought process was rational or irrational at the time these feelings were developed. Learning to "forgive and forget" is vital to ...
To Li, 吃苦 (chī kǔ) is about endurance, and when she’s talking to her clients, the question is whether enduring a particular situation is necessary. Is this stress part of what you need to overcome to find success, or are you in a situation where it’s better to move on from ...
Mai Đỗ, a public health scientist investigating stigmas and barriers to accessing mental health care among immigrant populations. Having emotional or psychological symptoms can be seen as a sign of social shame, as “nghiệp chướng (karma)” for an individual’s sins in a ...