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Promiscuity as a Symptom: Unveiling Gender Bias in Mental Health
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The pathologization of female sexuality reflects societal biases and oppressive norms, impacting women's mental health. Promiscuity unfairly linked to mental disorders reveals a double standard. Despite gender equality progress, this view persists, requiring us to challenge harmful stereotypes.
Therapeutic Power of Writing Poetry: 5 Benefits for Your Mental Health
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The therapeutic benefits of poetry have been widely documented, with multiple studies recognizing poetry as an effective tool for mental health and emotional well-being. Here are five benefits of writing poetry for your mental health.
Language, Labels, and Reclaiming Mental Health: Reflections on the 2017 Reclaim Mental Health Conference
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In this blog post, I reflect on my experience at the 2017 Reclaim Mental Health Conference and share some thoughts on the power of personal storytelling and the importance of language in mental health advocacy
What Gets Lost In Translation
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If we look at the process of diagnosing mental illness, we can see how in their interactions with patients, psychiatrists try to fit an actual human with abstract experiences in one of the made-up categories in the DSM
Five Ideas for a Quick and Healthy Snack
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Quick and healthy snacks are essential if you want to stay energized throughout the day. Snacks can help improve energy levels and mental focus, providing a boost for your day.
Organic Gardening: 5 Amazing Benefits for Your Mental Health
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Gardening is a uniquely beautiful activity that has the potential to improve many mental health conditions. Anxiety? Depression? Sleep problems? Here are some fantastic benefits of gardening for mental health.