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Mental Health Stigmas in the Black Community
…to their Caucasian counterparts (Murray, 2017). Despite POC reporting higher rates of mental health disorders in comparison to Caucasians, this same study concluded that only 25% of Black people seek…
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The Silent Battlefront of Veteran Suicide and the Measures Being Taken to Help Them
…friend Joshua’s story is not an uncommon one. Veterans comprise nearly a quarter of suicide deaths in the United States, every year. The suicide rate is over 1.5 times higher…
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A Social Determinants Perspective of the Intersection of Ageism, Racism and Social Isolation During COVID-19
…to aging BIPOC communities. These innovations are examples of how we can leverage our on-going efforts and policy commitments to creating equity during a time when need has reached a…
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The NYSPA Report – DSM-5: The Future Face of Psychiatry
…in a given year. All psychiatric disorders recognized by the U.S. healthcare system – from ADHD and Alzheimer’s, to Substance Use and Schizophrenia – are included in the DSM, and…
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The Behavioral Healthcare Systemβs Response to Families: A Legacy of Unfulfilled Promises
…has validated families’ experiences and suggests various improvements to the existing system of care are warranted. One comprehensive review of literature on the subject revealed common denominators that would resonate…
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Trauma-Informed Care Leads to More Integrated Care
Our inattention to the emotional dimensions of health and illness is a public health perfect storm, especially for the mentally ill. This group of people experiences high rates of illness,…
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Physical Health Should Be a Priority of the Mental Health System and Mental Health Should Be a Priority of the Health System
…illness to live in the community. The development of housing, rehabilitation, outpatient treatment, inpatient services in general hospitals, improved quality of care in state hospitals, case management, and assertive outreach…
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When Internalized Ableism and Stigma Intersect
…puns, my deep affection for animals – all the large and small details that make up a human being. A human being entirely separate from, and more than, their illness….
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Jarod Stern, Senior Managing Director at Savills, Joins Mental Health News Education Board of Directors
…of MHNE stated, “We are extremely excited to have Jarod join our Board. He brings with him a unique perspective as a member of the corporate community that will be…
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Peer Counseling Effectiveness in Acute Care at Kings County Hospital
…health, but also in education, substance abuse treatment, and HIV services (Ault, 2006). Peer counselors use their personal experience to provide companionship, compassion and hope; they are ambassadors of empathy,…
