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Anxiety, Confidence & Self-Worth, Family, Mental health, Mental Health & Society, Social Anxiety

Understanding Self-Confidence: A Psychological Perspective (What It Is And How It’s Formed)

Self-confidence is a complex and multifaceted construct that has been studied by psychologists for decades. At its core, self-confidence refers to our belief in our ability to succeed and our judgment. But what are the key components of self-confidence, and how does it develop over time? Components of Self-Confidence Self-confidence...

Disability & Accessibility, Family, Mental health, Mental Health & Society

Challenges of Siblinghood When One of the Siblings Has a Disability or Mental Health Struggles

Siblings are born to fight and love. When mental health challenges come into play, the battles may seem harder but the love even stronger. The bond between siblings is a unique and profound connection. However, when one sibling has a disability or mental health struggles, the dynamics within the brotherhood...

Mental health, Mental Health & Society, Pain & Chronic Illness, Personal

Is This Physical or Emotional? Exploring the Mind-Body Connection

For people who suffer from chronic health conditions along with mental conditions, we can find ourselves wondering often which is it – physical or emotional? I know I do it all the time. The harder truth I’m learning to accept is that it’s always both. There are two types of...

Mental Health & Society, Pain & Chronic Illness, Personal

10 Things people living with chronic pain would like you to know

People living with chronic pain want those around them to understand their experience and how it affects their lives. Here’s a list of things we would like you to know: 1. **Chronic Pain is Invisible but Real**: Just because you can’t see our pain, it doesn’t mean it’s not there....

Mental health, Mental Health & Society, Pain & Chronic Illness

How feminism helps people struggling with chronic pain

Feminism isn’t just about addressing the wage gap or fighting for women’s positions in boardrooms; it’s also deeply concerned with how women’s health issues are perceived and handled within society. When it comes to chronic pain, a health issue that disproportionately affects women, feminism has a significant role to play....

Mental Health & Society, Pain & Chronic Illness

Feminism and Chronic Pain: Unveiling the Invisible Struggle

Chronic pain, a complex and often debilitating condition, affects millions worldwide. However, not all experiences of chronic pain are the same; through the lens of feminism, we can uncover layers of inequality and neglect that disproportionately affect women. The intersection of feminism with chronic pain involves understanding how gender biases...

Creative Writing & Self-Expression, Mental Health & Society, Pain & Chronic Illness, Personal

Breaking the Chains of Internalized Ableism: Embracing Mobility Aids

Living with a disability can be a journey marked by continuous adaptation and self-awareness, especially when it comes to the use of mobility aids. The decision to use a wheelchair, scooter, or power chair is often shadowed by the whisperings of internalized ableism — a form of discrimination that can...

Mental health, Mental Health & Society

The Effects of Receiving a Mental Disorder Diagnosis

Introduction Mental disorders are prevalent in society, with millions of people affected by various conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. Receiving a mental disorder diagnosis can be a life-changing moment for many individuals. It brings up a range of emotions and challenges that one has to face....

Mental health, Mental Health & Society

The Controversy Surrounding Personality Disorders: Defining Symptoms, Treatment, and Ethical Questions

Introduction: Personality disorders have been a topic of constant debate among mental health professionals. Despite being categorized in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), the concept of labeling one’s innate personality traits as disordered remains controversial. This article delves into the contentious aspects of personality disorders, discussing...

Mental health, Mental Health & Society

Empowerment in Mental Health: The Meaning, Effects, Opinions and Methods

Empowerment is a frequently used term in mental health discussions, but what does it truly mean? How does it relate to our overall well-being and attitudes towards mental health? In this post, we will dissect the concept of empowerment in mental health, its positive and negative connotations, as well as...
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