Mental Health Stigmas in Small Rural Hispanic Communities
The words loco and loca, meaning crazy, are broadly used in my community back home to describe people mostly in a favorable way. These are people who are naturally funny and think outside the box. Members of my community who are virtuous and full of life always seem...
How companies are leveraging digital platforms to offer support amid the COVID-19 pandemic
Much of the world is now in a lockdown due to COVID-19. As a result, many are dealing with new acute mental health issues, such as depression arising from isolation and anxiety over employment, health and financial uncertainty. The Disaster Distress Helpline, a...
Activities You Can Do At Home To Boost Your Mental Health
Our world has turned upside down in just a few short months. Everyone’s staying at home to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We’re longing for human interaction offline while social distancing measures have us sheltering in place. It can be a little...
Mental Health Population – Connection to Community Helps With Rehabilitation
For individuals living with mental health challenges, societal barriers contribute to the vicious cycle of stigma. Stigma turned inward (self-stigma) in turn, elevates levels of self-hate, and resistance to social interactions. For people who deal with the internal...