COVID-19 & Your Mental Health
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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.
The Public’s Mental Health Burden During COVID-19: Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Depressive Symptoms, & Sleep Quality
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization categorized COVID-19 as a pandemic. From December 2019 to February 15, 2020, a total of 66, 580 cases of COVID-19 were confirmed… Read MoreStigma In Borderline Personality Disorder & Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Compared With Bipolar Disorder
Internalized stigma is a significant problem for many with mental illness. It wears at self-esteem, tears at self-confidence. It is barrier to seeking treatment, it hinders treatment adherence, and it… Read MoreCoping With Stigma: Does A Targeted Intervention Help?
The strength of stigma against mental illness has not declined in recent years; in fact, according to some research, it has increased. So report the authors of a recent study… Read MoreDoes Targeting Stigma Improve Quality Of Life For Individuals With Schizophrenia Or Major Depression?
Stigma against mental illness has not declined in recent years; in fact, according to some research, it has increased. So report the authors of a recent study about coping with… Read MoreMental Health Education Roundtable: A Collaborative Discussion Among A Parent, Advocate & Educator
In July 2018, the state of New York became the first to require mental health instruction for all students, grades K-12, as part of the health education curriculum.1 During this… Read MoreOvercoming Stigma In Mental Health
Download Infographic Read MoreFighting Loneliness In Social Distancing: A Conversation With Dr. Gaurava Agarwal
Dr. Gaurava Agarwal discusses the effect of social distancing, including loneliness, which he breaks down into three categories. He also shares his thoughts on creating a No-Corona Zone so as… Read MoreBalancing Act: Preventing Burnout & Establishing Wellness For Health Care Professionals
In this interview, Dr. Gaurava Agarwal discusses the balancing act we all face to perform at our highest level, both personally and professionally, while avoiding the obstacle of burnout. He… Read MoreDoes Stigma In First-Episode Psychosis Impact Outcomes?
Awareness and exploration of the scope and consequences of stigma toward mental illness in general—and psychotic disorders in particular—is a growing area of mental health study. Recent research has examined… Read More - PsychU For You
