Hollywood is riddled with inaccurate depictions of the human experience, and mental health disorders are no exception. Characters with anxiety frequently come across as over-the-top, odd, or unrelatable when portrayed in the Hollywood stereotype. Why is this so damaging? Because it teaches audiences to look for ... Read More
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“Excoriation”: When Is It Self-Harm?
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5 Most Unrealistic Depictions of Anxiety in Hollywood
Three Overlooked Stigmas Associated with PTSD
Updated August 2023, Post-traumatic stress disorder is among the most misunderstood mental health disorders. The condition, which may arise after someone experiences or witnesses a traumatic event, is diagnosed in about four percent of adults every year. Unfortunately, misconceptions and stigmas associated with PTSD ... Read More
Can a Mental Illness Be Cured? Discover How Long It Takes to Recover
What does recovery from mental illness look like? That's a question that almost anyone affected by a mental health disorder wants an answer to. A truly satisfying answer can be complicated. It's important to understand how mental illnesses can manifest, how they are treated, and the differences in their reoccurrences. ... Read More
How to Heal from a ‘Father Wound’ and Family Trauma
A father wound, or unresolved trauma between a father and child, occurs when a person's father is abusive or physically or emotionally absent. This type of trauma can have a significant impact on an individual's life, setting a blueprint for their personal relationships and shaping how they feel about ... Read More
How to Overcome Depressive Episodes – Mental Health Tools
The word "depression" has become highly normalized in modern culture. Saying things like "I feel depressed today" or "today is so depressing" have become colloquial ways to comment on a downward trend in mood or an unfortunate time when things didn't go according to plan. However, for those living with bipolar disorder ... Read More
4 Reasons Men Neglect Self-Care and Mental Health
Mental health treatment and care have come a long way in recent decades. For instance, there are now many medications that have been developed to effectively treat conditions like depression and anxiety, with very few if any side effects. On the other hand, in some ways, there is still a lot of work to be done to ... Read More
A Revealing Look at Public Attitudes Toward Mental Illness
Mental illness has always been a difficult subject for many people to talk about. In ancient times, mental illness was shrouded in mystery and superstition. Beginning in the 19th century, public attitudes shifted between religious and eugenic interpretations. These also informed the treatment approaches for mental ... Read More
Support Mental Health: Address Shame and Stigma
Updated August 7, 2023 The stigma of mental health continues to be prevalent despite society's vocal support for advocacy. Half of those with mental illness didn't receive treatment in 2020 due to fears of being seen differently or losing their job. That's because discrimination is still a real concern. Many people ... Read More
