Photo by Keith Johnston on Unsplash Seeing news about athletes encountering life-altering and career-ending injuries is heartbreaking. But why isn’t this enough to make others stop? “Break a leg!” This is common encouragement given to anyone about performing or doing something challenging. While it’s not meant to be taken literally, some individuals go through their…
Category: Mental Health
The Role of Media and Education in Reducing Mental Health Stigma
Photo by Nik Shuliahin on Unsplash Addressing the responsibility of media and education in destigmatizing the negativity around mental health is crucial and urgent. Mental health stigma remains a significant barrier to seeking help and support for individuals experiencing mental health challenges. It perpetuates stereotypes, discrimination, and social exclusion, leading to increased suffering and decreased quality of life….
Rehabilitation and Support for Survivors of Torture
Photo by Priscilla Du Preez on Unsplash Asylums were meant to cure people with mental turmoil – but why do people there become torture subjects? Society must provide comprehensive rehabilitation and support services to individuals who have survived torture. Torture survivors often experience severe physical, psychological, and emotional trauma, which can have long-lasting effects on their well-being and…
Turn Over a New Leaf: Being a Better Version of Yourself
Photo by Jill Wellington Monique Johnson’s message of relentlessly overcoming resistance is a much-needed line for the younger generation, a call for becoming a better version of yourself! Sometimes, it’s quite easy to look at life as simply a series of challenges laid out for us–some small and some large, but all with a chance…
The Cost of Drugs: The Impact of the Opioid Crisis
Photo by Polina Tankilevitch As laid out in Maryjo’s July In August, the impact of the opioid crisis in America remains understated as to how drug addiction harms American families. Drugs, whether we like them or not, have been totally ingrained into the fabric of America. There is a reason why the stereotype of the…
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