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How Solitary Confinement Contributes to the Mental Health Crisis
Those with mental illness are overrepresented in solitary confinement, despite the vulnerability and threats to the mental health of those incarcerated. -
All People Deserve Quality Care, Including Those Who Are Incarcerated
Even though jails function as a hidden part of our health systems, they are not held to the same standard of quality care that we expect from health providers. -
It’s Not the Hormones: Reflections on a Teenage Girl’s Traumatic Crisis
Mental health issues and real, traumatic experiences are pinned as a “normal part of growing up” or “just a phase.” -
More than a Patient: Using a Recovery-Based Approach
I believe providers need to do a better job of helping people build fulfilling lives. -
Engaging Your Community in the Mental Health Conversation
Discussing mental health challenges and struggles with friends, family, group members or even a podcast audience is no small task. -
Black Men and Mental Health: Practical Solutions
It's time we consider mental health for this population a priority. -
Pursuing Motherhood While Living with Mental Illness
I believe there are ways we can change the current narrative and offer more support to people pursuing parenthood while managing mental health conditions. -
Type 2 Diabetes and Mental Health: Exploring the Connection
The prevention and management of diabetes is important, because diabetes and mental health are connected. -
Children Should Not Have to Be Resilient
I felt pressure to continue being ‘the brave, resilient one’ in moments I deserved to rest, recuperate and simply be a child. -
My Battle with Skin Picking
I accepted the help I needed and fought to reach recovery.