“I’m Here…”: Peer To Family: How To Help
A mother and daughter talk. It may be a mother’s prerogative to worry about her child, but sometimes that worry is warranted. Such is the situation in this short video,… Read More
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Stigma
Stigma is amorphous: it is structural, embedded in the social fabric; it is expressed as discrimination; and it is internalized in the form of self-blame, deterring some in distress from seeking help. Here in this library find resources for the latest in diagnosis and treatment.
A Vicious Circle: Suicidality & Stigma
The irony is painful: Suicidal behavior is highly stigmatized, but stigma itself may increase suicidality. The complex, reciprocal relationship between the two is the focus of two recent journal articles:… Read MoreComorbid Personality Disorder: A Diagnosis For Diminished Care
Introduction Anxiety disorders and depression are ranked as the first- and second-most common mental disorders, respectively. Both are common comorbidities in individuals with a personality disorder diagnosis. Evidence suggests that… Read MoreShatterproof Releases National Addiction Stigma Strategy As The COVID-19 Pandemic Continues To Worsen The Addiction Public Health Crisis
Shatterproof, a national non-profit organization dedicated to reversing the addiction crisis in the United States, released its national strategy the Movement to End Addiction Stigma. Shatterproof identified nine commonly cited… Read MoreVictimization, Discrimination & Suicide Risk In LGBTQ College Students
LGBTQ college students may be especially vulnerable to suicide. It is the second leading cause of death among college students, and the lifetime risk of suicide attempt is markedly higher… Read MoreMental Health Education: A Discussion With A Psychiatrist
This podcast features Madhukar Trivedi, MD, and Kim Lonergan, RN, MSN, discussing mental health education around the globe. Their conversation includes an examination of an evidence-based program. Join us for… Read MoreFactors Associated With Violent Suicide Attempts In Patients With Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder has been categorized as one of the top 10 most disabling conditions in the world, and among those afflicted with the disease, one of the leading causes of… Read MoreInteracting With First Responders Webinar: Follow-Up Q&A Podcast
Elizabeth DiNapoli sits down with Kathy Day to respond to unanswered questions from PsychU’s Interacting with First Responders webinar. Their conversation covers discussions among patients, family members, and law enforcement… Read MoreTake A Stand On Racial Injustice: Perspectives From Mental Health Experts In Advocacy & Psychiatric Health Care
This timely and deeply affecting webinar features distinguished mental health thought leaders sharing the impact of racism and its trauma on their professional and personal lives. William Lawson, MD, PhD,… Read More2020 BIPOC Mental Health Month Toolkit
Each July, Mental Health America (MHA) aims to shed light on the multitude of mental health experiences of Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) communities, and others that face disproportionate… Read More - PsychU For You
