One of the major things holding me back from pursuing more mental health care and (more so) medicinal intervention is how people will interpret my seeking a prescription. Black people are already considered “delinquents,” …
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Here's What 21 Black People Have To Say About Getting Therapy
Mental illness can affect anyone, but for people of color, the experience of the illness itself is often compounded (or even caused) by racism, microaggressions, and community-specific stigma. Racism and stereotypes about …
Review explores cancer screening, prevention, and treatment in …
A new report calls attention to cancer in people with mental illness, suggesting that healthcare system and societal factors are just as critical as individual lifestyle factors— linked to smoking and obesity—that lead …
What PTSD Really Looks Like – BuzzFeed
What PTSD Really Looks Like. “It may never be the same, but it can get better.” posted on Dec. 10, 2015, at 5:00 p.m.. Niki Ang. BuzzFeed, Video Fellow. Tania Safi. BuzzFeed Motion Pictures Staff. Tweet. Tumblr. Stumble. Bookmark it …
23 Things People With Borderline Personality Disorder Want You To …
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a mental illness affecting approximately 1.6% of adults in the U.S. Symptoms — usually beginning in adolescence and early adulthood — include emotional instability, extreme …