Social
The Impact of Mental Health Stigma
It is well established that mental illness has deleterious personal, social, and economic consequences for individuals, families, and society.
Disorders
MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT AUTISM
Tragically, some familiar ways of thinking about Autism, which we know are false, persist. These misconceptions regarding autism can make life hard for individuals on the Spectrum to have their condition perceived and get the help they need. Confusions can prompt a few people with Autism to feel separated and Read more…
Digital Media
Communicable Diseases and the Social Stigma Associated
It is an ill-fated element of life that communicable diseases and social stigma go hand-in-hand. Hopefully, this fact may change as we become more educated and aware of how these diseases do and do not spread. I believe this unit may provide a greater insight into the social stigma and Read more…
Social
Health Literacy Month
October is often considered to be a time of darkening days, shifting weather, seasonal colds, and immense candy consumption. So, it has always been a primary task for the health workers to put more focus on Health Literacy Month. Now, I know what you’re thinking. What Exactly is Health Literacy Read more…
Social
Misconceptions about Mental Illness
Misconceptions about Mental Illness In today’s world, life is so fast paced, people are too busy in their careers and striving towards achieving their goals. Nobody would deny the fact that there is a time in everyone’s life when they feel that they have hit the rock bottom. It may be Read more…
Social
Community Mental Health: Importance and Impact
The importance of community mental health in the life of a student can’t be understated. We can observe that right from the initial days of schooling they are tasked with balancing their academics with the co-curricular activities. Instead of acting as a creative outlet for students, the co-curricular activities turn Read more…
Social
Inspiring Stories of People who battled Suicide and Depression
In the world which is slowly becoming more aware of depression and mental health issues, we often correlate them with some of the other problems that one faces in their life. The statistics have been increasing at an alarming rate. However, what about the people whom we believe that they Read more…
Social
Suicide Prevention: A Deep Dive into Suicide Statistics
Given the fact that this is Suicide Prevention Month, we have seen many posts on social media that aim at self-care and trivial help. However, there are very few posts that talk about the alarming numbers behind suicides all around the world. It is understandable that this is a sensitive Read more…
How-To
Balancing Pressure in College: Engineering Edition
Engineering has always come with its own stigmas. It is an over saturated stream and a lot of people are against it, yet they gravitate towards it because it has a high job-guarantee. Such people, who do not enter en engineering college because they were particularly passionate about it, are Read more…