stigma

People with mental illness represent one of the most deeply stigmatized groups in our culture. Learn more about it here.

Saved By The Bell…
I’m breaking the rules of this challenge off the bat, and if that disqualifies me than so be it. In fact at first I didn’t even intend to enter this particular challenge, and I’m probably not a good enough writer to win regardless. One thing I’m sure of is that in my hectic life as a single dad I don’t always take the time out of my day to something nice enough for someone to inspire a winning story anyway.
By Kenneth cruzabout a year ago in Psyche
The Journey. Top Story - September 2024.
I had a long week at work. I just started a new job, and was surrounded by new faces. This company had their cliques, and I definitely didn't feel like I fit into any of them.
By Tressa Roseabout a year ago in Psyche
Without a Single Water Placement, With So Much Emotion.
People often assume that just because someone doesn't outwardly express openly, it is often assumed that they do not feel a lot.
By M Fabout a year ago in Psyche
GMP Certification: Ensuring Quality and Safety in Manufacturing
In today’s global marketplace, ensuring the safety, quality, and consistency of products is paramount, especially for those in the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries. This is where Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) certification comes into play. GMP certification is a mark of excellence that demonstrates a company's commitment to maintaining high standards in its manufacturing processes. Let’s explore what GMP certification is, why it’s essential, and how it benefits businesses and consumers alike.
By Cannabisabout a year ago in Psyche
Start Again
Every day is a challenge for me. Six months ago I lost my job due to downsizing to improve profits for the company. There were no redundancy payments for me or the others, we were sacked for "not doing our jobs" but they wouldn't tell us what we hadn't done.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred about a year ago in Psyche
CUE Action Video Analysis
I’m going to take you through how I use CUE Action techniques in my Life Coaching practice by analyzing a video posted by @riana.nicole1 on Instagram.
By Rivahn Pabout a year ago in Psyche
Exploration of the psychological underpinnings of Dark Empaths
Getting Through the Dark: Narcissists vs. Dark Empaths: Understanding, Identifying, and Liberating I have always been fascinated and intrigued by the limitless potential humans hold, which propels us on the path of progression. The odyssey of transforming primitiveness into a touch of modernism is the beauty of the prowess of the human mind. In the vast and complex tapestry that constitutes human relationships, the delicate interplay between these contrasting forces often presents itself as an enigma. Have you ever experienced the captivating yet perplexing dynamics between light and shadow, empathy and narcissism? Within this intricate landscape, dark empaths and narcissists stand out as compelling and enigmatic figures, each characterized by a distinct array of traits and behaviours. On the other hand, susceptible people (HSP), recognized for their deep emotional awareness and sensitivity to the feelings of others, often find themselves traversing the challenging terrain of relationships with these fascinating, yet sometimes troubling, personalities. This journey can be both enlightening and bewildering, as HSPs strive to understand and navigate the emotional landscapes shaped by the contrasting influences of empathy and narcissism.
By Hridya Sharmaabout a year ago in Psyche
Unlocking the Secrets to Mental Wellness
Unlocking the Secrets to Mental Wellness: Prioritize Your Mind, Transform Your Life!" Introduction Mental health is a cornerstone of our overall well-being, impacting how we think, feel, and act in every aspect of life. Yet, it's often overlooked or misunderstood. In a world full of stress, anxiety, and depression, it’s vital to understand the importance of mental health and take proactive steps to maintain it. The Bible offers wisdom and guidance on how to care for our minds and hearts, reminding us that our mental health is a part of God's plan for our lives. In this article, we’ll explore the importance of mental health, common challenges, and biblical strategies to foster mental wellness.
By Lovanda Meinhardabout a year ago in Psyche
How Catcalling Affected Me As A Child. Content Warning.
When I was 12, I got catcalled for the first time. It was almost 100 degrees and I put on a nice outfit to go out with my friend to the market. I wore a simple shirt and shorts, an outfit that I thought was perfectly acceptable, especially considering the weather. I was walking with my friend down the street and a man said "Wow those are big" My friend was younger than me, and she had never heard anyone say something so vulgar before so she was shocked but we kept walking. All the way until we got to the end of the road where we met up with some other girls. Even though she was shocked, she ended up telling the girls we met up with, and everyone had a good laugh about it. I wanted to say I didn't think it was funny and it made me uncomfortable, but I didn't want to spoil their fun. So I kept my mouth shut, and ignored it until I got home.
By Melody Hess2 years ago in Psyche
THE EFFECTS OF LONELINESS ON THE BRAIN AND BODY
Loneliness can increase your risk of heart disease by 29% and stroke by 32%, which are huge numbers and is not something to ignore. The thing about loneliness is that when you are lacking in meaningful social connections, your body is conscious of the fact that you're alone. So it starts to turn up the dial on your stress response. Your sympathetic nervous system, starts to go on high alert, so it's natural that you might feel more paranoid. It's natural that you might feel more suspicious of people and not feel as open to connecting with other people, and it turns down the dial in certain parts of your brain where you feel love, connection, relationship. Then you hit into this vicious cycle, and that's what scientists refer to as the paradox of loneliness. Because loneliness drives you to retreat and makes it harder for you to crave that meaningful interaction that would resolve this feeling. There's a chain reaction that happens with the hormones in your body. First thing is your cortisol levels go into complete disarray. It's what peaks when you drink coffee. It's also what wakes you up in the morning. It's that kind of buzzy feeling, but it's also what elevates when you get stressed, your dopamine increases. This is a feel good hormone, but it really drives you towards quick rewards so that maybe drinking, gambling, going out without thinking about the consequences for yourself. You'll also see a decrease in serotonin, oxytocin, and your natural opioid levels. When you speak to a friend or you eat a meal that is just so delicious, you'll get these natural rushes of things, which will be natural pain relievers. Those things will all decrease when you're feeling lonely, you start to see this cascading effect on your physical health. Short-term effects are an increase in anxiety and increase in stress. So you may retreat, just generally feel more tired, generally feel less of an impulse to go out and also feel this increased anxiety and paranoia In a lonely body, the longer term effects are you're more likely to be sick. More often. You're more likely to be susceptible to the flu Covid, a slight cough that's going around in your office that's also linked to pain in your body. So chronic pain, back pain, or just generally feeling run down. Most of the time your sleep quality is not very good, so you may sleep exactly the same amount of hours, but you'll wake up. I know you're quite tired, you're slightly uneasy. Loneliness impacts your memory. That can lead to cognitive decline. It can be a precursor to dementia. Increased inflammation caused by loneliness or honesty by anything directly impacts the heart and heart disease is the number one killer in the U.S Loneliness affects your life expectancy. It can increase your risk of premature death on a level that's comparable with smoking, which is the number one preventable cause of death in the US and around the world. It's hard to believe, but there is really strong evidence to suggest that just connecting with people, even if it's one small piece of the puzzle, will at least shift the needle a little bit to towards making you feel better physically as well as emotionally. There's actually lots of research that shows that hearing the voice of someone you care about has a direct impact on your brain and on your nervous system. But there are other things like art, for example. Art therapy has really grown in recent years, and it's something that in certain rehabilitation centres, art therapy is really integral. There's a lot of research that just seeing nature is really, really good for you. So going outside, speaking to people, picking up the phone, exercising, speaking to strangers, ultimately what you are really looking for is understanding what makes you happy. You're not looking to be surrounded by people and you're not looking to engage in a social scene just to be there. What you're looking for is to connect with people on a level that really, really deeply connects with you and that will have a really tangible physical effect on you.
By Kelechi 2 years ago in Psyche
Feeling Worthless?
Feeling worthless is one of the worst feelings in the world. It can make you feel like you are a burden to everyone around you, and that you are not good for anything. This can be a very difficult place to be in, but thankfully there are things that you can do to feel better. In this blog post, we will discuss 10 things that will help improve your mood and make you feel more confident in yourself!
By The Seraphic Society 2 years ago in Psyche
How can you enjoy yourself once you’ve given up alcohol?
How do you have a good time when alcohol has been your go-to buddy for your whole adult life? A lot of folks who have decided to go sober are feeling like they’re missing out on the fun, and life just doesn’t seem as exciting anymore. So, how do you deal with that?
By Kasia Schlatter2 years ago in Psyche