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Join us for the
#Paws4MentalHealth
challenge! Take a pause, or "paws", in your day and post a picture of you and your pet with story of how they positively impact your mental health.
#MentalHealth
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month! You can show your support by wearing Lime Green all month long!
Share this post and leave a "💚" in the comments!
#MentalHealthAwareness
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Suicide and self-harming behaviors are major health concerns around the world, especially for young people. Learn more in our new explainer video.
Please remember if you or a loved one is struggling with suicidal ideations call/text 988.
@988Lifeline
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Nearly 1 in 4 Americans said they were making a mental health resolution for 2023. The APA has a new "mental health bingo card" to help you stay on track and focus on your mental health.
#MHBingo2023
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The
@CDCgov
is warning of an accelerating mental health crisis among adolescents, with more than 4 in 10 teens reporting that they feel “persistently sad or hopeless,” and 1 in 5 saying they have contemplated suicide.
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Recent research emphasizes the role of iron, an often overlooked nutrient, in maintaining mental health. Researchers suggest iron deficiency could exacerbate mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety.
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The APA is growing increasingly concerned about state legislative & regulatory actions being taken against LGBTQI+ individuals as evidenced by Florida Dept. of Health's (
@HealthyFla
) guidelines on the treatment of gender dysphoria for children and adolescents released yesterday.
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Having a mental illness is not a risk factor for violence. Most violent acts are committed by people w/o mental illness.
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What's the difference between a psychiatrist and a psychologist?
#MentalHealthAwarnessMonth
#MentalHealth
#ThisIsPsychiatry
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Anxiety is a normal reaction to stress and can be beneficial in some situations, but anxiety disorders differ from normal feelings of nervousness or anxiousness and involve excessive fear or anxiety.
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DYK: Most e-cigarettes (vapes) contain nicotine—the addictive drug in regular cigarettes and other tobacco products. Using nicotine in adolescence can harm the parts of the brain that control attention, learning, mood, and impulse control.
Learn more
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May is
#MentalHealthAwarenessMonth
, a time to focus on reducing the stigma that surrounds mental illness, promoting the resources that are available, and reminding anyone struggling with a mental illness that they are not alone. Drop a "💚" in the comments to show your support.
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Today, APA is taking an important step in addressing racism in psychiatry. We are beginning the process of making amends for both direct and indirect acts of racism in psychiatry, we apologize for our contributions to structural racism and pledge enacting anti-racist practices.
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“I mean, I’m in therapy. I go to therapy pretty religiously,” -
@Simone_Biles
👏👏 Simon Biles for continuing to share her story and using her platform to destigmatize mental illness and normalize seeking treatment.
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APA Condemns Loss of Life from Gun Violence, Disputes Link to Mental Illness
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What's the difference between a psychiatrist and a psychologist?
#MentalHealth
#ThisIsPsychiatry
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The APA congratulates
@JoeBiden
on winning the 2020 election as the next president of the United States, and
@KamalaHarris
for becoming the first Black woman and first Indian American to be elected vice president. We look forward to working with them on advancing mental health.
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People with mental illness are more likely to be the victims of violence than perpetrators, but mass shootings are often incorrectly associated with psychiatric illnesses.
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As Valentine’s Day approaches, the majority of Americans feel good about their social connections, with 62% saying their friends had a mostly positive impact on their mental health.
More results from our February poll:
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Language matters when discussing issues of suicide:
"Committed suicide" ❌
"Died by suicide" (better)
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APA celebrates the tireless efforts of all psychiatrists who pour their heart and soul into caring for this nation’s most vulnerable patients. Thank you for your dedication to the psychiatric field and the 64 million Americans living with
#mentalillness
.
#NationalDoctorsDay
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Today, on
#WorldMentalHealthDay
, it is important to focus on the evidence-based treatments available for mental illnesses. If your or a loved one is suffering from a mental health issue, remember help is available, please reach out to a mental health professional for proper care.
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NEW BOOK RELEASE: This indispensable guide offers a rich selection of diagnostic lenses through which to consider symptomatic presentations, grounded in the latest research and standards of practice.
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The current unrest in America is a reaction to the racism that has scarred this country for centuries and never been properly addressed.
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During
#MentalHealthMonth
learn more about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of the 4th most common mental illness, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
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🌍 Today we celebrate mental health around the world—because every mind matters. 💚 Let's foster understanding, empathy, and support for one another. 🤝
#WorldMentalHealthDay
#MentalHealthMatters
🌍
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Men (45%) were more likely than women (20%) to say a top mental health benefit of romantic partners is fun, according to APA's new poll.
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Children of parents who have posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may have a higher risk of developing mental illnesses and pain disorders, a study in General Hospital Psychiatry has found.
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America's Frontline Physicians Oppose Legislation that Interferes in or Criminalizes Patient Care.
Read More:
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In the largest genetic study on
#anxiety
to date, VA researchers found new evidence on the underlying biological causes of anxiety disorder.
#MedTwitter
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It's never too late to Join us for the
#Paws4MentalHealth
challenge! Take a pause, or "paws", in your day and post a picture of you and your pet with story of how they positively impact your mental health.
#MentalHealth
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#Psychiatry
and
#psychology
have some similarities but are not the same. What is the difference?
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What's the difference between a psychiatrist and a psychologist?
#LearnSomethingNew
#TuesdayThoughts
#TuesdayMorning
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"It is important to note that the overwhelming majority of people with mental illness are not violent and far more likely to be victims of violent crime than perpetrators of violence."
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APA’s 2023 Annual Meeting is back in the “Golden Gate City,” for five days of engaging sessions, unmatched networking, and a plethora of opportunities to further your clinical skills.
#APAAM23
Register today:
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The APA today condemns the violence that occurred during what should have been a peaceful step in the transfer of power in Washington, D.C., and offers resources for those whose mental health is impacted.
Read our full statement at
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#FridayFact
: Psychotherapy, or talk therapy, is an effective treatment for many mental health disorders. Advances in brain imaging are increasingly allowing researchers to observe the changes in the brain resulting from psychotherapy treatment.
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#Fact
: Psychotherapy, or talk therapy, is an effective treatment for many
#mentalhealth
disorders. Advances in brain imaging are increasingly allowing researchers to observe the changes in the brain resulting from psychotherapy treatment.
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#Psychiatry
and
#psychology
have some similarities but are not the same. What is the difference?
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The shame and stigma surrounding mental health and addiction keeps far too many from seeking treatment they need. Today, on World Mental Health Day, it is important to change the language and perception around mental health, let’s
#endthestigma
.
#WorldMentalHealthDay
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The media plays a critical role in advancing our understanding of mental illness and substance disorders. If you are a member of the media, check out this guide to report on mental illness more accurately.
#WordsMatter
#StopTheStigma
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People with mental illness are more likely to be victims of violent crimes than to commit violent acts against others.
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No matter where you are in the world, help is only a phone call away.
#LetsTalk
#WorldSuicidePreventionDay
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What is a psychiatrist? A psychiatrist is a medical doctor specializing in mental health, including SUD; psychiatrists are qualified to asses both the mental and physical aspects of psychological issues.
#MentalHealthAwarnessMonth
#ThisIsPsychiatry
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What's the difference between a psychiatrist and a psychologist?
#LearnSomethingNew
#ThursdayThoughts
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This month and every month we celebrate
#AutismAwareness
! Drop a "💙💚💛🧡❤️💜🤍" in the comments to spread love!
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#PrideMonth
: We honor former APA member Dr. John Fryer, a gay psychiatrist who played a crucial role in prompting the APA to review the scientific data and to remove homosexuality from the DSM. Today his legacy lives on at the APA with the John Fryer Award.
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APA calls for national standards that protect children & adolescents against violence by law enforcement responding to youth in mental health crisis
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May is
#MentalHealthAwarenessMonth
, a time to focus on reducing the stigma that surrounds mental illness, promoting the resources that are available, and reminding anyone struggling with a mental illness that they are not alone.
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#Fact
: Psychotherapy, or talk therapy, is an effective treatment for many
#mentalhealth
disorders. Advances in brain imaging are increasingly allowing researchers to observe the changes in the brain resulting from psychotherapy treatment.
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Significant changes—including the addition of prolonged grief disorder and more—will appear in the
#DSM5
TR, to be released in March.
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Using psychiatry as a political tool is unethical and unacceptable.
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We applaud
@Simone_Biles
for prioritizing her mental health! 👏👏If you are experiencing a mental health issue, remember you are not alone and help is available.
#StopTheStigma
#MentalHealthIsHealth
the outpouring love & support I’ve received has made me realize I’m more than my accomplishments and gymnastics which I never truly believed before. 🤍
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Many brain imaging studies have looked at key differences between the brains of people with or without depression. An AJP study examined how the brain changes when patients with depression get better.
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We're calling for an end to public health crisis that is gun violence.
#MakeItStop
#Enough
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Psychotherapy, or talk therapy, is an effective treatment for many mental health disorders. Advances in brain imaging are increasingly allowing researchers to observe the changes in the brain resulting from
#psychotherapy
treatment.
#MedTwitter
#MentalHealth
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Read our recently issued statement opposing any legislation or regulation that interferes in the confidential relationship between a patient and their physician and the provision of evidence-based care for any patient.
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Prescriptions for anti-anxiety medications and sleep aids have risen during the pandemic, prompting some doctors to warn about the possibility of long-term
#addiction
and misuse of these medications.
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APA Calls for Open Dialogue on Mental Illness: Recent disparaging and inaccurate remarks about mental illness serve only to perpetuate stigma and prohibit honest and open dialogue about an illness (or disorder) that affects 1 in 5 people in the nation. (1)
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Dr. Aaron Beck, known as the father of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), died on Monday in Philadelphia. He was 100. Beck's pioneering career spanned more than seven decades, yielding more than 600 published articles and nearly two dozen books.
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On
#MatchDay2021
we are proud to welcome over 1900 medical students who are on their way to becoming psychiatrists. Nearly 100% of the 1907 PGY-1 slots for psychiatry were filled. This is the most slots ever offered, and highest percentage filled in modern times.
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Researchers have found a number of genes whose pre-birth expression in the brain might influence the possibility of developing various mental illnesses during childhood.
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People with mental disorders are fare more likely to be the victims of violence, rather than the perpetrators. A great piece from
@meganranney
and
@drjessigold
on the false link between gun violence and mental illness.
@ResearchAffirm
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Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. If you or a loved one are thinking about suicide, remember that you are NOT alone and HELP IS AVAILABLE. You can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24/7 at 800-273-TALK or text the Crisis Text Line.
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🌈🐾 This
#Paws4MentalHealth
Month, let's celebrate the incredible bond between you and your pets! 🐕🐈 Share a photo of your fur baby and share how they inspire you to maintain a healthy mind. 📸💙 Let the positivity flow – tag us and use the hashtag
#Paws4MentalHealth
! 🐾✨
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"Rhetoric that argues otherwise will further stigmatize and interfere with people accessing needed treatment. Individuals can also be emboldened to act violently by the public discourse and divisive rhetoric."
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👏👏👏Simone Biles for recognizing the importance of taking a break for mental health—she is a role model.
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The APA has made it clear since 1988, we oppose any psychiatric treatment, such as “reparative” or “conversion” therapy, that is based on the assumption that homosexuality is a mental disorder or is based on an assumption that the patient should change their sexual orientation.
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Today on
#WorldHealthDay
, let's remember there is no health without mental health.
#EndTheStigma
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Today, Sept. 17, is National Physician Suicide Awareness Day, a day to break the silence on physician mental health. If you or someone who know is struggling or in crisis, please call 988, and see our resources below.
#NPSADay
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The APA is deeply disappointed in the SCOTUS decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, that overturns Roe v. Wade and will ultimately restrict an individual’s right to an abortion.
Our full statement:
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During
#MentalHealthAwarenessMonth
try one of these activities each day and share your progress with us. Taking care of your mental health is one of the most important things we can do for ourselves, and there are things we can do each day that will make a difference.
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Suicide is preventable. Know risk factors, warning signs to help reduce the suicide rate.
#WorldSuicidePreventionDay
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This week is
#MentalIllnessAwarenessWeek
, a time to remember mental illness does not discriminate; it can affect anyone. Let's continue raising awareness and focusing on reaching, and treating, the millions of Americans who live with mental illness.
#MIAW
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When a person who is in a depressed mood ruminates, they are more likely to “remember more negative things that happened to them in the past, they interpret situations in their current lives more negatively, and they are more hopeless about the future.”
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La APA lanzó una nueva serie de videos sobre los trastornos más comunes de salud mental. Vea nuestra serie completa de videos sobre la ansiedad, trastorno por consumo de sustancias, depresión y más
#saludmental
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Olympian Michael Phelps talks openly about how seeking professional mental health treatment saved his life, and he has a message for men: Go to therapy
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Mental illness does not discriminate; it can affect anyone. This week is
#MentalIllnessAwarenessWeek
, a time to raise awareness of the millions who live with a mental illness and the resources and help that are available.
#MIAW
#MentalHealthIsHealth
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#WorldSuicidePreventionDay
: suicide is the second leading cause of death for people aged 10 to 34, suicide is a serious public health problem to bring more attention to. Learn about suicide prevention methods at .
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About 12 million adults in the U.S. have PTSD during a given year; take a moment to learn more about the diagnosis and treatment of PTSD in our new explainer video.
#MentalHealth
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What is Psychotherapy (or talk therapy)? It is an effective treatment for many
#mentalhealth
disorders. Advances in brain imaging are increasingly allowing researchers to observe the changes in the brain resulting from psychotherapy treatment.
#MHFacts
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The stigma surrounding mental illness keeps far too many people from seeking the treatment they need. We must change the way we talk about and view mental illness. Take a look at our new webpage to learn about the facts on stigma, prejudice, and discrimination.
#EndTheStigma
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The APA wants to thank everyone on the front lines of the
#COVID19
pandemic fight. Thank you to the doctors, nurses, first responders, pharmacists, and all the other vital members of our community helping treat and protect us from COVID-19.
#THANKYOU
#SolidarityAt8
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The APA Celebrates
#PrideMonth
and honors the contributions that LGBTQ+ Psychiatrists have made to advance the research, treatment, and understanding of mental illness.
We support a mentally healthy nation for ALL!
#PrideMonth2023
#Pride
#LGBTQIA
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Rates of comorbid major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder are three times higher in people who have cannabis use disorder, a meta-analysis in the Journal of Affective Disorders has found.
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Suicidal teenagers have claimed the controversial
@netflix
series
@13reasonswhy
raised their risk of taking their lives, according to a study.
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PTSD is a real illness that causes real suffering. Learn more about the symptoms and treatment:
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“I hope that one day we can all be free to talk about
#mentalhealth
and be okay with seeking help" -
@TherealTaraji
👏
We must all do our part to end the shame and
#stigma
association with mental illness. Let's change how we talk and view mental health.
#ThursdayThoughts
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"let’s get all Americans the mental health services they need. More people can turn to for help, and full parity between physical and mental health care." -
@POTUS
.
#mentalhealth
#SOTU
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Suicide is the second leading cause of death for people aged 10 to 34, it is a severe public health problem. Winter can be especially hard on people's mental health; please take a moment to learn more about suicide in our new explainer video.
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#COVID19
will unleash an unprecedented level of psychological trauma on health care professionals & patients. A new study shows frontline health care workers reported symptoms of depression (50.4%), anxiety (44.6%), insomnia (34.0%), and distress (71.5%).
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Traumatic events can have a tremendous psychological impact on individuals, even if not directly involved. People can experience a range of emotions, from anger/frustration to sadness. These resources can help you:
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This week is
#MentalIllnessAwarenessWeek
, a time to raise awareness of the millions who live with a mental illness and learn about the resources that are available.
#MIAW
Learn more about the warning signs here:
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For anyone who needed to hear this: Don't give in to stigma. A diagnosis does NOT determine who you are, or what you can achieve.
#MentalHealthFacts
#EndTheStigma
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Psychiatrists should ask male patients about sexual trauma. A major challenge in treating sexual trauma in this population is how reluctant men can be to discuss their experiences, even with their clinicians, due to stigma and shame.
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Youth who understand mental health are more likely to ask for help later. Destigmatizing mental illness in schools could increase the likelihood of treatment-seeking for youth who need it.
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