The Many Faces of OCD: What the Disorder Really Looks Like
- Research shows that stigma surrounding mental illness affects millions worldwide and influences social and healthcare outcomes.
- Reports highlight that stigma arises from social attitudes and institutional practices like forced hospitalization, while many people anticipate discrimination.
- Studies find that internalized stigma slows recovery and limits help-seeking, while discrimination occurs in relationships, work, and education.
- A 2015 review and 2019 research document that person-centered, social-contact interventions can reduce stigma and increase treatment-seeking behavior.
- Addressing stigma is essential for enhancing access to mental healthcare, particularly for individuals who do not yet recognize their symptoms or feel comfortable seeking support.
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“The Crazy Can Be a Ticket to Go Back and Forth, Not Just to Go”
Listening to voices is often associated with very serious forms of mental illness, being seen as a “symbol of madness”, often associated with psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or post-traumatic stress. However, it can also occur in people without any diagnosis, being more common than you think. Hear here another episode of the podcast “What Is This?”
Ex-Girlfriend Testifies about Carlos Dominguez's Deteriorating Mental Health - Davis Vanguard
Dominguez's former girlfriend testified about his deteriorating mental health and unusual behavior, while the prosecution called a witness who reviewed surveillance footage of Dominguez and a university witness who discussed his academic disqualification.
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