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Representation of Down Syndrome in the Media
On February 7th, Gerber announced that their new “spokesbaby” will be Lucas Warren. Lucas will be Gerber’s first spokesbaby to possess down syndrome in the…
Schizophrenia in the Workplace
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) was established on July 2nd, 1965, specifying multiple laws that protect United States citizens from being discriminated against while…
Celebrities and Media to Spark “Stigma Revolution”
What is the one major commonality shared between every mental illness that exists? Lack of awareness. The awareness does not have to be in regards…
A Victim of Anorexia: How to Tell
As outlined by DSM-5 guidelines, anorexia nervosa includes restrictive energy intake even lower than daily requirements, extreme fear of gaining weight or becoming fat, and…