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Mind Your Words: OCD Stigmatization From Normalization
Take one: Sitting at one of the lunch tables, I noticed a group of girls building a house of cards. They’re almost done with it…
False Images: A Case of Down Syndrome and Mental Illness
Small chin. Slanted eyes. A tender and pleasant smile. When you type “down syndrome (DS)” into any search engine, these are the first images you…
Befriending Schizophrenia
Friendships are sacred; they are one of a kind. Friends are there whether you need someone to lean on or just for making great memories.…
The “Blessing” of Bipolar?
“I’ve been blessed haven’t I? … because I’m able to experience life in sort of what some people describe as kind of extremes, it just…
“The Feeling Will Pass”: Misdiagnoses In Mood Disorders
In a world where mental health is still highly stigmatized, another struggle also plagues the mental health community—a lack of accurate diagnoses. Patients struggling with…
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…
Dying a Lovely Death: The Glamorization of Depression
Imagine this: You wake up every morning with an ache in your chest. You haven’t showered in three days, because you’re too mentally exhausted to…
Through another’s eyes: Capgras Syndrome
Through Another’s Eyes is a video series that explores how different individuals perceive the world. Capgras Syndrome is very rare, but it reminds us how…
Suffering in Silence
It has been known in the psychological community for years that not all cases of depression are the same. Each individual presents different symptoms, and…