#Stigma Reduction

[ivygorgon]

AN OPEN LETTER to THE PRESIDENT & U.S. CONGRESS; STATE GOVERNORS & LEGISLATURES

Say NO to Loony-Bins: Immediate Action Required for Inpatient Psychiatric Care

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The current model of inpatient psychiatric care, which primarily focuses on safety and crisis stabilization, falls short in promoting sustained recovery. The prevalent emphasis on ultrashort lengths of stay often overlooks the need for comprehensive treatment plans.

A proposed model of care advocates for rapid diagnosis, goal-setting, and treatment modalities before initiating treatment, organized into three distinct phases: assessment, implementation, and resolution. This approach emphasizes individualized treatment and active patient involvement in treatment planning, addressing critical psychosocial aspects that are frequently neglected.

As we strive to reform the mental health care system, it's imperative to prioritize effective, recovery-oriented treatment strategies. This includes ensuring patient comfort and preferences are accommodated within reason. Considering patient preferences, like comfort items (such as safe stuffed animals; Share-Bears, if you will) and rescue medications (like melatonin,) is essential to upholding rigorous standards of care and safety.

Let's advocate for reforms that enhance patient-centered practices while adhering to established treatment guidelines and advancing recovery-oriented care.

Say no to “loony-bins;” those archaic relics that should be relegated to the distant past.

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��� Q'u lach' shughu deshni da. 🏹 "What I say is true" in Dena'ina Qenaga

[romaniaroxme]

Let's understand neurodivergence

Since it is Neurodiversity Celebration Month, it is high time that we try to understand what exactly neurodivergence is. Also, while understanding what neurodivergence is, we also try to understand what are the strengths of people with neurodivergent minds , how their mind functions while navigating the world around them and how schools and workplaces can be made inclusive. So, lets dive…

[frnwhcom]

The Rise of Telehealth Therapy Post-COVID: Benefits and Transformations in Mental Health Care

The COVID-19 pandemic brought unprecedented changes to many sectors, and mental health services were no exception. With lockdown measures in place, traditional in-person therapy sessions became challenging, pushing therapists and clients to explore alternative methods. Telehealth therapy emerged as a vital solution, rapidly transforming the landscape of mental health care. The Surge in…

[casimirublichealthempowerme]

Mental health awareness is essential for creating a supportive community where individuals feel safe discussing their challenges. Through community health research in South Attleboro, Massachusetts, we learn about the prevalent mental health conditions affecting many lives. Understanding these challenges helps to break down barriers and promote an environment where individuals can seek help without fear of judgment. It’s crucial that we start these conversations, as they can lead to increased awareness and acceptance in our communities.

[acthealthcareserv]

Mental health stigma remains a significant barrier for many seeking help. Overcoming this stigma is essential to ensure that individuals can pursue the support they need for mental wellness. Awareness and education are critical components in changing perceptions about mental health, encouraging open discussions, and fostering understanding among communities.

[shaadelyfe]

Empowering Mental Health: The Importance of Supporting Others

Supporting others with Mental Health Issues – Learn the significance of providing support to individuals with mental health challenges, the importance of reducing stigma, and practical ways to help, along with available community resources and the benefits of meditation for mental well-being. Introduction: Understanding the Significance of Supporting Others with Mental Health Issues Supporting…

[atouchofgraceinc]

Mental illness in and of itself can already present myriad challenges for both the affected and their loved ones. Adding stigma, misunderstanding, and discrimination to the situation makes it even more complex. This is one of the many prevailing concerns we strive to address at A TOUCH OF GRACE INC.

[murderenjoyer]

"He knows what he wants but not what he needs!"

Who says what he wants and what he needs isn't one in the same? You? Who are you to tell him what he does and doesn't need?

This man is 240 years old he is a grown ass adult who knows what is best for himself. He isn't just making a random, impulsive decision. Do you not think he's had a real long, hard think about the situation? Obviously he has! Anyone would! This choice will shape what his life is going to be forever. Forever.

He isn't considering ascension frivolously, he isn't doing it purely as a spur of the moment mindless emotional reaction. It is a calculated decision keeping every important factor about his and his loved one's well-being and happiness in mind.

"He has trauma he can't make sound decisions!"

If you ever come into this house infantalizing the mentally ill like that again I'll start throwing hands. Suffering from C-PTSD does not mean he can't have rational thoughts. It doesn't mean he is an invalid child that needs someone to make all his decisions for him, "for his own good."

The ableism LEPT out with a ROAR on that take holee shit.

[drcococalico]

HALT Fentanyl Act is a horrible idea

Anybody feel like contacting their senators but can't narrow down a topic or what to say?

I suggest:

I am writing about the HALT Fentanyl Act, which passed the House and may come before you in the Senate. I cannot express how adamantly I oppose this bill. It is based on a total and complete lie - that there is no currently accepted medical value of fentanyl. Fentanyl is in actuality an important and frequently used pain medication in both human and veterinary medicine. Removing it from availability would detrimentally impact pain management in emergency, surgery, and chronic pain situations, and would cause harm to patients.

Instead of trying to deny actual medicine to medical personnel and patients, we should be supporting the accessibility of mental health and addiction recovery services and harm reduction programs such as supervised consumption sites, naloxone availability, needle exchanges, and public education.

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These came out SO nice. Very happy with my patches. I’m gonna be shipping them out next week so there’s still time if you want one.

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[jtwb768-babbles]

Redefining Prevention: Building Substance Use Strategies That Actually Work

The phrase “Just Say No” once stood at the forefront of America’s fight against drugs. It was catchy, blunt, and easy to plaster on school walls and billboards. But for many young people, it was also meaningless. It did not address what they were facing at home, online, or in their communities. It did not give them tools, support, or understanding. In truth, it was not prevention. It was…

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[wilsonsmcgillsweatshirt]

There are so many problematic things in House, it's literally a big part of the show. Most of it doesn't bother me, but one thing that does make me annoyed every time it's brought up is how they treat Methadone when House takes it. Don't get me wrong, taking Methadone is not ideal, but they treat it like it's some insane trial drug that's an automatic death sentence. Maybe it wasn't the best option for House, I can't say either way. But Methadone is a part of harm reduction. Methadone saves lives!! Not everybody struggling with addiction is able to jump straight from actively using to getting completely sober. There is no shame in utilizing harm reduction tools. There is so much stigma around harm reduction in general, and it's just disheartening to see it portrayed so negatively in the media.

[casimirublichealthempowerme]

Mental Illness Awareness Week is a crucial time to highlight the importance of mental health in our communities. This year, we are focusing on the invaluable role of community health research in South Attleboro, Massachusetts. Understanding the local impact of mental health issues allows us to tailor our efforts effectively, ensuring that everyone receives the support they need.

[dragonairice]

What's this??? DragonairIce voice reveal???

yeah.

I was gonna make it a big deal but you know what. screw it. University assignment be upon ye

[jtwb768-babbles]

Piss and Punishment: How a Cup of Urine Became a Crime Scene

Let us dispense with the myth up front: You do not need to be caught with drugs in your hand, your car, or your pocket to get charged with a drug crime in the United States. Sometimes, all it takes is a trip to the bathroom and a plastic cup. In a country where freedom is allegedly a birthright, testing positive for an illegal substance in a urine test can result in jail time, a criminal charge,…