Mental Health Issues
Jeffrey Welch
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STIGMA: APPROACHING WELLNESS IN SPITE OF IT ALL
Many mental health consumers have witnessed a barrage of news stories and dramas depicting mental illness in an unfavorable light over the past month or so. Because these shows were
frightening to many viewers, stigma seems to be on the increase
in the aftermath. What can we do?
We can try to change it--but ...
WHAT ARE YOU, NUTS? (or: One of Those People)
Dominique Millette, our guest playwright, brings compassion and understanding of how stigma can hurt those with brain disorder.
Her perspective echoes the words of many who have been stigmatized by others. Her wish is that those who interact
with those diagnosed with mental illness will recognize this wake-up call to end stigma. Though ...
GREY WOLF: Earhart's Significant Other Speaks Out
How can a bipolar and a recovering alcoholic remain married
happily after fifteen years? Grey Wolf shares his thoughts
on Earhart as a very hyper child. Years later, after Earhart is diagnosed, he finds himself loving her, and they marry soon afterwards. Grey Wolf recalls Earhart's child and adult behavior, her hyperactivity, talkativeness ...
EARHART'S STORY: Little Match Girl/10 Ft Tall & Bulletproof
earhart, who is bipolar mixed state, has strength, talent
and is bright. How, then, could her life become so marred
by moods and stigma when she had everything going for her?
Learn a little about periods when balance was found and why,
and how, through it all, she has a good marriage of 15 years.
(And, ...
CROSS-CULTURAL CUSTOMS, BELIEFS LINKED TO MENTAL ILLNESS
Ready for a foray into culturally-based psychiatry and psychology? There exists a strong belief among clinicians that
cultural issues indeed play a significant role in assessing
mental illness.
Though there are proponents of a universal law to pertain to all
cultures, the inclusion of cultural factors in mental health diagnosis is great news. Exploring ...
WEB SAFETY AND STRANGER DANGER: AN INCREASING MH ISSUE
Youth who frequently surf the Net may find themselves vulnerable to exploitation, stalking and luring by predators who
often represent themselves as children. But the risks are especially high for youths with mental illness. Scratch the tip
of the iceberg and learn more about this increasing mental health issue by visiting and checking ...
PAVLOV'S DOGGIES, STINKIN' THINKIN' AND LEARNED HELPLESSNESS
Learned helplessness, an increasingly significant barrier to
a healthy quality of life, can result in deep depression or
even suicide, and therefore is a crucial mental health issue. The condition is usually the result of how parents, teachers and caregivers communicate with a child.
Untreated, the person suffering from learned helplessness
(often termed pessimism) remains ...
TO WORK AND TO LOVE: THE BALANCE WE SEEK
The ability to work and love are pinnacles of wellness. This
article describes strategies for attaining these goals and
sources of empowerment for the person suffering from mental
illness.
STIGMA: A RODEO, BOO RADLEY AND ME
This article centers around the heartbreak of stigma towards
those who suffer from mental illness. It shows one woman's
journey from laughing at hospital clients at a rodeo to becoming
an activist against stigma. Interactive, inviting responses by
email; proactive, asking readers to make a vow. . .
"That. . .a culture which has put a ...