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Racism, Chronic Disease, and Mental Health: Time to Change Our Racialized System of Second-Class Care
In this article, we describe how the “weathering hypothesis” and Adverse Childhood Experiences set the stage for higher rates of chronic disease, mental health disorders and maternal mortality seen in African American adults. We illustrate the toll that untreated and overtreated mental health disorders have on Black individuals, who have similar rates of mental health disorders as their white counterparts but have fewer outpatient mental health services and higher rates of hospitalizations. -
How Kate Spade’s Suicide Opened My Eyes to the Impact of Stigma
Now it’s my mission to speak openly, and without the fear of judgment, about depression and other mental health conditions. -
Veterans’ Mental Health Myths That Should Be Dispelled
By setting the record straight, we can change the experience of veterans and battling invisible wounds. -
How the Mental Health Community Can Support Black Mental Health
Having cultural competence and empathy, to me, does not mean simply addressing the issue in my practice, but speaking up on a larger scale. -
Accepting My Sexuality in Eating Disorder Recovery
The pride I feel about my identity is inextricably linked to the pride I feel about being in recovery from an eating disorder. -
Stereotypes and Seeking Care in a Racialized America
We are more alike than we are different, so why do these stereotypes and assumptions keep getting in the way? -
Why We Need Better Representation of Borderline Personality Disorder
BPD is not an easy condition to live with. TV shows and films that portray us as volatile, manipulative and “crazy” only compound our struggles. -
What it Means to Be a Man
As men, most of us believe there is strength in silence; but it’s absolutely the opposite when it comes to mental health.
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How Social Media Is Changing the Way We Think About Mental Illness
Social media’s role in changing the dialogue could be considered a critical step in addressing barriers to treatment.