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Post by Admin on Jun 25, 2019 16:33:40 GMT -4
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Post by Kyle Wilson on Jun 25, 2019 20:37:33 GMT -4
Through their influential narratives, people like Halsey have the ability to produce a change in a unique way, one person, one fan at a time. Now, more than ever, we can see clear evidence that our society is changing the attitudes and reducing the stigma surrounding mental health. As more individuals in the spotlight like Halsey open up and disclose their own battles and experiences with mental illness, it might inspire others to do the same and seek the necessary treatment without feeling like an outcast.
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Post by Julie Vokrri on Jun 25, 2019 23:07:57 GMT -4
For a young,famous female such as Halsey, it takes courage to open up about having a serious and debilitating mental disorder such as Bipolar disorder. Mental health is being brought to the spotlight more and more each day, especially through the media. I think this is a step forward in the right direction for mental health. I also think it gives courage to people suffering from a mental illness, by showing them that they can live up to their full potential/career goals without their illness dragging them down.
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Post by Natalia Adorno on Jun 25, 2019 23:38:21 GMT -4
Is good to see how some artists are open to talk about their mental health, so they can get the treatment they need and work with their problems. On the other side, I think that Bipolar Disorder are very difficult to manage since how “Halsey” mentioned in the article the patient don’t know how it’s to feel the next in other word there are a lot of ups and downs. Since they’re a lot of mood changes and confusing emotions in bipolar patients, they need to be treated to avoid other problems like suicide attempts. In conclusion, I found that Halsey is very brave to admit and talk about his condition, since this can motivate other people in her same situation to speak out and look out for help.
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Post by Shivaan Oomrigar on Jun 26, 2019 8:04:56 GMT -4
Influential people like Halsey have the ability to speak on a platform. She has the ability to confront and share her current struggles with Bipolar Disorder. The fact that she is openly blunt about her struggles, should be a model to the general public, that it’s ok to have these disorders. She is trying to break the boundaries and the stigma around having mental disorders. She does this by creating music in her manic episodes and openly talking about it to the public. Famous people like Halsey open up an honest dialogue about mental health issues.
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Post by Christy Schramm on Jun 26, 2019 10:05:06 GMT -4
Halsey didn't grow up with fame and fortune. I appreciate that she is able to talk about her life and how she got to where she is today. She is an advocate for multiple social issues in America such as women's rights and mental health. She is using her fame to reach out and try and change this stigma against mental illness. A few weeks ago, some of my friends were talking about the speeches that she gives and how she opened up about her struggles with bipolar. Her word is getting out fast and is able to reach large amounts of people. Hopefully this opens the door for other public figures to come out and speak about mental heath.
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Post by Keyur Kurani on Jun 26, 2019 10:07:55 GMT -4
As I have come to see it, some of the greatest artists, musicians, athletes, individuals that put their talents on display for the world to judge, carry some sort of burden in their own way. In the case of Halsey, she has easily become one of my favorite artists to listen to because she brings an authentic sound to her music. When I found out that she has been diagnosed with Bipolar disorder, I was surprised to see that I wasn't very surprised. This article was a good interest piece in understanding a little more about, how the writer says, "the person behind the persona." But what we also get to see is a glimpse into the mind with someone with Bipolar disorder. This is an excellent opportunity for two things, one, to show that mental disorders don't have to stop you from living your best life. Halsey's unashamed admittance to her being committed twice because she knew she was a danger to herself or those around her goes a long way to show society that mental illness can be managed the majority of the time as long as you try and find introspection and therapy. And two, de-stigmatizing mental illness. Celebrities have the platform to help bring issues that are on the fringes of society, or not well spoken of, to the forefront of the discussion.
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Post by Adriana Roman on Jun 26, 2019 11:15:30 GMT -4
This article tells the struggle of Halsey with mental health issues. She admits she’s bipolar, she attempted to killed herself and that she’s been committed twice since being famous. Being in the spotlight and dealing with fame can be twice as difficult when the person is dealing with mental health issue. Everything becomes public and everyone makes an opinion about everything. Deciding to share her struggles, her origin story is courages. Discovering our identity racially, sexually and mentally is something we all struggle with and Halsey sharing all of this makes her real and authentic.
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Post by Eva Khondaker on Jun 27, 2019 21:00:39 GMT -4
It takes a lot of courage for people to come out and share something so personal such as being diagnosed with bipolar disorder. It was devastating for me to read about some of the events that had transpired in her life. I think she is a very strong woman to have faced it head on and now trying to speak out for so many others that may be in the same position as her. It's quite intriguing to hear her point of view on sex and her sexual identity. For eons society has kept this rudimentary idea of what it means to be female, a woman and being sexually active as a woman. It always refreshing to hear a different take on it. It is imperative that people like Halsey speak out about mental illness, due to her vaste platforms and number of followers, we are finally getting the awareness we need to help alleviate some of the stigma surrounding mental illness.
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Post by Jamal Shuja on Jun 29, 2019 12:13:42 GMT -4
Bipolar disorder can greatly impact the quality of a given patients life. Symptoms of depression and mania can be debilitating to the patient and affect those around them. Despite undergoing these hardships, it sounds like Halsey has found a way to sublimate her mood into success through her lyrics. Channeling her feelings into a song may provide relief as venting from a patient to a provider may provide relief to a patient; she is also able to effectively express emotions through her lyrics and connect with her audience at a deeper level.
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