Articles related to "Stigma"
Women Mystics of Germany and the Low Countries in the 14th c.
This is a discussion of the intensely physical nature of the mystical activities and lives of fourteenth century women. It also deals with the life and writings of Heinrich Suso, a well-known fourteenth century Dominican. Citations are available upon request.
women • mystics • fourteenth century • 14th century • germany
This is a discussion of the intensely physical nature of the mystical activities and lives of fourteenth century women. It also deals with the life and writings of Heinrich Suso, a well-known fourteenth century Dominican. Citations are available upon request.
women • mystics • fourteenth century • 14th century • germany
Reflections on the Stigma of Schizophrenia
The stigma of schizophnenia, is a prejudice people experience that is self perpetuating to some degree. As people see people with schizophrenia the stigma is slowly decreasing, particularly since the use of atypical medications.
stigma • schizophrenia • stereotypes • compassion
The stigma of schizophnenia, is a prejudice people experience that is self perpetuating to some degree. As people see people with schizophrenia the stigma is slowly decreasing, particularly since the use of atypical medications.
stigma • schizophrenia • stereotypes • compassion
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 man on the moon. . . advanced so much technologically. . .could still treat the mentally ill this way."
stigma • issues • tipper gore • conference • taunting
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 man on the moon. . . advanced so much technologically. . .could still treat the mentally ill this way."
stigma • issues • tipper gore • conference • taunting
Stigma: My Personal Story
Have you ever been discriminated against because you have a mental illness? This is my personal account of my experiences with stigma and discrimination.
stigma • mental illness • depression • insurance • discrimination
Have you ever been discriminated against because you have a mental illness? This is my personal account of my experiences with stigma and discrimination.
stigma • mental illness • depression • insurance • discrimination
Advocacy -- What Can We Do?
What can one person do to reduce the stigma associated with mental illness and make mental health care more available in our society?
ocd • obsessive-compulsive disorder • advocacy • advocate • stigma
What can one person do to reduce the stigma associated with mental illness and make mental health care more available in our society?
ocd • obsessive-compulsive disorder • advocacy • advocate • stigma
Picking Up The Pieces
Learning to cope and accept the diagnosis of Bipolar Affective Disorder
mental health • bipolar affective disorder • acceptance • coping • diagnosis
Learning to cope and accept the diagnosis of Bipolar Affective Disorder
mental health • bipolar affective disorder • acceptance • coping • diagnosis
When Someone You Know Suffers From Mental Illness
Is someone you know suffering from a mental illness? With one in four Americans suffering from a mental disorder at some point in their lives, you are most likely directly or indirectly affected by a mental illness. If you want to learn how to be a supportive friend to a loved one who may be ill, check out this article for some tips.
mental health • mental illness • health care • mental disorders • stigma
Is someone you know suffering from a mental illness? With one in four Americans suffering from a mental disorder at some point in their lives, you are most likely directly or indirectly affected by a mental illness. If you want to learn how to be a supportive friend to a loved one who may be ill, check out this article for some tips.
mental health • mental illness • health care • mental disorders • stigma
Celebrity Support of AIDS
Celebrities can have an important role in AIDS awareness,
aids • hiv • education • celebrity • stigma
Celebrities can have an important role in AIDS awareness,
aids • hiv • education • celebrity • stigma
Living with AIDS and HIV
In August of this year “The 10th World Conference on Aids” was held in Toronto Canada. The attendance was well over 20,000 people.
aids • hiv • fear • stigma • difference between aids and hiv
In August of this year “The 10th World Conference on Aids” was held in Toronto Canada. The attendance was well over 20,000 people.
aids • hiv • fear • stigma • difference between aids and hiv
Why am I Addicted?
One of the biggest questions we have when first facing a drinking or drug addiction problem is "Why am I this way?" Family and friends may also wonder what went wrong.
genetics • habit • alcoholism • addiction • stigma
One of the biggest questions we have when first facing a drinking or drug addiction problem is "Why am I this way?" Family and friends may also wonder what went wrong.
genetics • habit • alcoholism • addiction • stigma
Tips for Travelling Alone
You may have to dig deep to find the courage to go it alone the first time but if you are considering it you are probably a good candidate.
single travel • lone travel • adventure travel • travel planning • tips travelling solo
You may have to dig deep to find the courage to go it alone the first time but if you are considering it you are probably a good candidate.
single travel • lone travel • adventure travel • travel planning • tips travelling solo
Bible Spices Continued
This article discusses marjorom, mint, rue, mustard, and saffron and their use in Bible days.
bible plants • northern gardens • horticulture therapy • herbs • spices
This article discusses marjorom, mint, rue, mustard, and saffron and their use in Bible days.
bible plants • northern gardens • horticulture therapy • herbs • spices
Schizophrenia: Youth's Greatest Disabler - Part 10
Part 10 in a series on Schizophrenia
schizophrenia • mental • illness • child • adolescent
Part 10 in a series on Schizophrenia
schizophrenia • mental • illness • child • adolescent
Bio of Franz Schreker, Composer
Brief biography of Monaco-born Austrian composer Franz Schreker, founder and conductor of Vienna Philharmonic Choir and famous for Der Ferne Klang (The Distant Sound).
franz schreker biography • work of schreker • composer frank shreker • shreker's operas • schreker der ferne lang
Brief biography of Monaco-born Austrian composer Franz Schreker, founder and conductor of Vienna Philharmonic Choir and famous for Der Ferne Klang (The Distant Sound).
franz schreker biography • work of schreker • composer frank shreker • shreker's operas • schreker der ferne lang
Haunting Real Estate Precedents
Nyack case set the precedent that hauntings, whether real or imagined, have an impact on a home's value that should be disclosed when the home is sold.
nyack case • haunted home • haunted home for sale • real estate law • real estate precedent
Nyack case set the precedent that hauntings, whether real or imagined, have an impact on a home's value that should be disclosed when the home is sold.
nyack case • haunted home • haunted home for sale • real estate law • real estate precedent
Horrifying Homes for Sale
In this age of mass media murder often takes centre stage. The impact of murder reaches beyond the original deaths and can affect the area for generations.
violence • real estate value • home value • murder • suicide
In this age of mass media murder often takes centre stage. The impact of murder reaches beyond the original deaths and can affect the area for generations.
violence • real estate value • home value • murder • suicide
Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation Holds Annual Conference
The National Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation will hold its annual conference in Washington, D.C. July 9-11. See you there!
ocd • conferences • topics
The National Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation will hold its annual conference in Washington, D.C. July 9-11. See you there!
ocd • conferences • topics
Personal Stories
A collection of links to personal experiences of schizophrenia recorded on the Internet.
experience of schizophrenia • personal stories • websites • web sites
A collection of links to personal experiences of schizophrenia recorded on the Internet.
experience of schizophrenia • personal stories • websites • web sites
Spanish Saffron, History and Uses
The use of saffron and it's cultivation in La Mancha, Spain. Spanish saffron is grown and exported worldwide.
world’s saffron used to come from spain • la mancha • saffron floods the world from the middle east • moors brought saffron to spain • saffron threads need to be steeped for at least tw
The use of saffron and it's cultivation in La Mancha, Spain. Spanish saffron is grown and exported worldwide.
world’s saffron used to come from spain • la mancha • saffron floods the world from the middle east • moors brought saffron to spain • saffron threads need to be steeped for at least tw
Friends Supporting Friends
Friends need each other. Learn what the author learned about friends helping friends from Mike Wallace, Bill Styron and Art Buchwald at the recent OCF conference.
friends • support • help • ocf • conference keynote speakers
Friends need each other. Learn what the author learned about friends helping friends from Mike Wallace, Bill Styron and Art Buchwald at the recent OCF conference.
friends • support • help • ocf • conference keynote speakers
Mental Health in the Media
Mental Illness is a favourite topic of news media - but mental health professionals say the media's got it all wrong. Suite101 examines what the experts have to say
media • mental health • mental illness • schizophrenia • bipolar disorder
Mental Illness is a favourite topic of news media - but mental health professionals say the media's got it all wrong. Suite101 examines what the experts have to say
media • mental health • mental illness • schizophrenia • bipolar disorder
Quotations About Psychology
These psychology quotations include Hemingway, Freud, & Jung's thoughts about mental illness, neurosis, psychoanalysis, & shock treatment. Plus, some funny psych sayings.
quotations about psychology • famous sayings about mental health • quotations about mental illness • types of psychology • psychological disorders
These psychology quotations include Hemingway, Freud, & Jung's thoughts about mental illness, neurosis, psychoanalysis, & shock treatment. Plus, some funny psych sayings.
quotations about psychology • famous sayings about mental health • quotations about mental illness • types of psychology • psychological disorders
The consequences of Appeasement
the consequences of appeasement • neville chamberlain • munich conference and agreement • appeasement
the consequences of appeasement • neville chamberlain • munich conference and agreement • appeasement
Worlds Apart-Colour me yellow:
Two yellow flowering plants which are worlds apart, united in their splendour of bloom.
wachendorfia thyrsiflora • haemodoraceae • narcissus • narcissus calicola • yellow flowers
Two yellow flowering plants which are worlds apart, united in their splendour of bloom.
wachendorfia thyrsiflora • haemodoraceae • narcissus • narcissus calicola • yellow flowers
An Inside Look at Emo Punk Music
Emo, or emotional punk rock music, has got itself a bad name. Go behind the preconceptions and discover the truth behind this popular teenage sensation.
the history of emo • emotional • emo punk rock • emo indie music • my chemical romance
Emo, or emotional punk rock music, has got itself a bad name. Go behind the preconceptions and discover the truth behind this popular teenage sensation.
the history of emo • emotional • emo punk rock • emo indie music • my chemical romance
The P Report
The latest on P movies.
planet of the apes • charlton heston • penn state • box office • movies
The latest on P movies.
planet of the apes • charlton heston • penn state • box office • movies
Twenty Years Later-Looking Back, Looking Ahead
An overview of my personal experiences with Bipolar Affective Disorder, and looking to the future
mental health • bipolar affective disorder • mania • depression • help
An overview of my personal experiences with Bipolar Affective Disorder, and looking to the future
mental health • bipolar affective disorder • mania • depression • help
New Movie Galleries!
Pointing the way to image galleries from hard to find (on the web) movies, and some reviews of recent entertainment magazines.
entertainment images • magazines • sci-fi • horror • entertainment magazines
Pointing the way to image galleries from hard to find (on the web) movies, and some reviews of recent entertainment magazines.
entertainment images • magazines • sci-fi • horror • entertainment magazines
The Emerging Markets Century
Antoine van Agtmael's book of this title describes how emerging markets will rival older market leaders in the coming decades.
emerging markets century • antoine van agtmael • global corporations • regional businesses • asia commerce
Antoine van Agtmael's book of this title describes how emerging markets will rival older market leaders in the coming decades.
emerging markets century • antoine van agtmael • global corporations • regional businesses • asia commerce
M's View of "The Invisible Man" Part Two of Two
A first-person response to Ralph Ellison's modern American classic. The first part of this essay recounts my initial impressions of "The Invisible Man, while the second part seeks to address the book's lasting significance in American literature and history.
american literature • ralph ellison • civil rights • invisible man • afro-americans
A first-person response to Ralph Ellison's modern American classic. The first part of this essay recounts my initial impressions of "The Invisible Man, while the second part seeks to address the book's lasting significance in American literature and history.
american literature • ralph ellison • civil rights • invisible man • afro-americans
Drug Treatment as Solution
The present article attempts to discuss the issues of drug use, crime and race and the connections these social elements have to poverty.
drug use crime and poverty • drug treatment and poverty • poverty in america • incarceration rates and drug use • poverty and crime statistics
The present article attempts to discuss the issues of drug use, crime and race and the connections these social elements have to poverty.
drug use crime and poverty • drug treatment and poverty • poverty in america • incarceration rates and drug use • poverty and crime statistics
Asthma Compliance
As a growing number of children are battling asthma, a suprising lack of compliance threatens to impede treatment success.
childhood asthma • compliance • asthma treatment • patient • family centered care
As a growing number of children are battling asthma, a suprising lack of compliance threatens to impede treatment success.
childhood asthma • compliance • asthma treatment • patient • family centered care
Autism in the Movies
Autism is garnering more attention in big-name Hollywood hits as well as documentaries; from the 1988 classic Rain Man to 2007's Autism the Musical.
autism movies • rain man • mozard and the whale • snow cake • autism the musical
Autism is garnering more attention in big-name Hollywood hits as well as documentaries; from the 1988 classic Rain Man to 2007's Autism the Musical.
autism movies • rain man • mozard and the whale • snow cake • autism the musical
Big Ballet Company goes BIG
Bringing a humorous outlook on how a woman should view her body, the Big Ballet Company struts their combined weight of over 2,000 pounds!
the big ballet company • russia • makhail baryshnikov • tamara karsavina • tchaikovsky
Bringing a humorous outlook on how a woman should view her body, the Big Ballet Company struts their combined weight of over 2,000 pounds!
the big ballet company • russia • makhail baryshnikov • tamara karsavina • tchaikovsky
Daughters-in-Law in Song China
Once the wedding party was over, what sort of life could brides expect in the China of the Song Dynasty (960-1279)?
family life in song dynasty china • confucian ideas in marriage • status of daughters-in-law in song dynasty china • status of women in song dynasty china • marriage in song dynasty china
Once the wedding party was over, what sort of life could brides expect in the China of the Song Dynasty (960-1279)?
family life in song dynasty china • confucian ideas in marriage • status of daughters-in-law in song dynasty china • status of women in song dynasty china • marriage in song dynasty china
Florida Snowbird Support
Warm visions of escape usually ride on the crisp air of fall to over 900,000 "snowbirds" living across the country. For many, these visions exist no more.
snowbird • florida snowbirds • snowbird florida • snowbird living • florida hurricane preparation
Warm visions of escape usually ride on the crisp air of fall to over 900,000 "snowbirds" living across the country. For many, these visions exist no more.
snowbird • florida snowbirds • snowbird florida • snowbird living • florida hurricane preparation
Margaret Sanger
An advocate of safe and effective contraception for women, Margaret Sanger dedicated her life to efforts to help women take responsibility for their lives.
margaret sanger • founder of the birth control movement • national birth control league • white plains hospital • advice centers
An advocate of safe and effective contraception for women, Margaret Sanger dedicated her life to efforts to help women take responsibility for their lives.
margaret sanger • founder of the birth control movement • national birth control league • white plains hospital • advice centers
Neonatal Tetanus in Rural Bolivia
A lack of medical infrastructure is the key problem, but nonindigenous doctors often fail to associate with the cultural symbols and worldviews of patients.
neonatal tetanus vaccination • nenatal tetanus vaccine • healthcare rural bolivia • infant morality bolivia • traditional medicine bolivia
A lack of medical infrastructure is the key problem, but nonindigenous doctors often fail to associate with the cultural symbols and worldviews of patients.
neonatal tetanus vaccination • nenatal tetanus vaccine • healthcare rural bolivia • infant morality bolivia • traditional medicine bolivia
Seeds to Flowers to Seeds
Flowering species-including the trees-represent the top of the evolutionary line for plants, with a reproductive process that generates seeds to carry on the species.
plant reproduction • seed • spore • stamen • pistil
Flowering species-including the trees-represent the top of the evolutionary line for plants, with a reproductive process that generates seeds to carry on the species.
plant reproduction • seed • spore • stamen • pistil
Teen Prescription Drug Abuse
The American Academy of Pediatrics has teamed up with a number of associations, including those of school nurses, to warn parents of this growing danger.
prescription drug abuse • teen drug use • over the counter drug abuse • prescription drug dangers • illegal drug use
The American Academy of Pediatrics has teamed up with a number of associations, including those of school nurses, to warn parents of this growing danger.
prescription drug abuse • teen drug use • over the counter drug abuse • prescription drug dangers • illegal drug use
The History of HIV/AIDS
A generation has reached adulthood since HIV/AIDS first appeared in North America. A quarter of a century later, what have we learned about this disease and what do we ne
hiv • aids • acquired immunodeficiency syndrome • history • kaposi's syndrome
A generation has reached adulthood since HIV/AIDS first appeared in North America. A quarter of a century later, what have we learned about this disease and what do we ne
hiv • aids • acquired immunodeficiency syndrome • history • kaposi's syndrome
The Meaning of the Pentacle
A short discussion on the origins of the Pentacle to dispel some common beliefs.
pentacle • wicca • symbols • satanism • black magic
A short discussion on the origins of the Pentacle to dispel some common beliefs.
pentacle • wicca • symbols • satanism • black magic
Nana Pouissant -- The first and the last
Discussion of Nana Pouissant of Julie Dash's Daughter of the Dust as the epitome of Black Feminist thought.
african american women • feminism • rape in literature • women's literature • julie dash
Discussion of Nana Pouissant of Julie Dash's Daughter of the Dust as the epitome of Black Feminist thought.
african american women • feminism • rape in literature • women's literature • julie dash
Adopting from India
One reason Indian adoptions are popular is because the children are well cared for in the orphanages. Learn more about adopting from India and the criteria for parents.
india adoption • adopting from india • adoption criteria for india • requirements for adopting from india • india adoption information
One reason Indian adoptions are popular is because the children are well cared for in the orphanages. Learn more about adopting from India and the criteria for parents.
india adoption • adopting from india • adoption criteria for india • requirements for adopting from india • india adoption information
Avoid Personal Bankruptcy with an IVA
An Individual Voluntary Arrangement is a debt solution that allows someone to become debt free. Credit card debt, overdrafts and unsecured loans can all be written-off.
personal bankruptcy • individual voluntary arrangement • iva • debt solution • debt free
An Individual Voluntary Arrangement is a debt solution that allows someone to become debt free. Credit card debt, overdrafts and unsecured loans can all be written-off.
personal bankruptcy • individual voluntary arrangement • iva • debt solution • debt free
Be Positive About Your Body Size
Believing yourself to be overweight or obese can lead to distress and even depression.
body size misperception • body image misperception • australian body image and depression study • self image misperception study • australian self image and depression study
Believing yourself to be overweight or obese can lead to distress and even depression.
body size misperception • body image misperception • australian body image and depression study • self image misperception study • australian self image and depression study
Davies' Leisure
W. H. Davies' speaker bemoans the lack of leisure in society as he explores the idea of time and leisure used simply to observe natural events as they unfold.
w. h. davies • leisure • no time to stand and stare • couplet • what is ths life
W. H. Davies' speaker bemoans the lack of leisure in society as he explores the idea of time and leisure used simply to observe natural events as they unfold.
w. h. davies • leisure • no time to stand and stare • couplet • what is ths life
Depression and Poverty
Depression is a treatable illness but if left untreated the risk is greater that the person will not only end up in poverty but try to harm themselves.
depression and poverty • major depressive disorder • how to help someone who is depressed • suicide and depression • support for depression
Depression is a treatable illness but if left untreated the risk is greater that the person will not only end up in poverty but try to harm themselves.
depression and poverty • major depressive disorder • how to help someone who is depressed • suicide and depression • support for depression
ExoConsciousness
New research reveals genetic basis linking man to extraterrestrial consciousness.
exoconsciousness • new spirituality • extraterrestrial consciousness • extraterrestrial origins • extraterrestrial
New research reveals genetic basis linking man to extraterrestrial consciousness.
exoconsciousness • new spirituality • extraterrestrial consciousness • extraterrestrial origins • extraterrestrial
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