At its core, digital media applications, such as social media allow us to connect with others around the globe. We are naturally social beings, and digital media enables us to talk and connect with others that we might not have otherwise been able to. However, now...
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...
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...
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...
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...