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Post by Admin on Sept 24, 2019 16:30:52 GMT -4
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Post by Kristy Martin on Sept 24, 2019 23:43:45 GMT -4
The majority of people hold negative attitudes and stereotypes towards people with mental illness. The stigma of being labelled with mental illness and being called different, crazy or weird is so great that people internalize it out of fear. While social media and celebrities have started to come out and talk about mental illness, it still remains a huge problem for something that can be treated with psychotherapy, medication and/or lifestyle behavioral programs. So how do we overcome this stigma? I believe is all starts with increased awareness. Continuing to talk about it and stop making it such a taboo topic.
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Post by Daniyal Saeed on Sept 25, 2019 8:03:50 GMT -4
Even though the long-standing stigma against mental health has been decreasing in recent times, it's important to remember that it still exists, and this can be difficult to remember outside the environment of psychiatrists, nurse practitioners and therapists. This article shows a pretty clear image that not only is there pressure against seeking help, but that this pressure is exacerbated by people who lack an understanding of what it's like to deal with these issues. Hazing amounts to more than just a harmless prank when it triggers episodes of anxiety or panic attacks, but this is unlikely to be appreciated by someone who has never experienced these things, or even regards them as real issues. This type of bullying behavior is, to a certain extent, ingrained in culture and erroneously thought by some to build character or mental fortitude, when in reality the opposite often occurs. Hopefully, this article accomplishes its goal of shedding light on the issue of mental health with respect to athletes. As more athletes continue to share their experiences, it should contribute to a better understanding of them among the public.
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Post by Jose E Romero Gines on Sept 25, 2019 19:41:26 GMT -4
Anxiety is a problem everybody has to deal with at some point in life. This young pitchers’ breakthrough in the league was made tough with his teammates hazing him instead of guiding him through the process. It looks like even before entering the MLB he had been fighting personal problems that were only made worse by the bullying. Due to the social stigma asking for help is not done until it is to late or a breaking point has been reached. With education to the superiors in management to identify problematic situation that could increase anxiety provoking behaviors by their team would help in future situations. It is a problem that should be addressed in order to promote a healthy team environment where everybody thrives.
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Post by Matthew Lowry on Sept 25, 2019 20:34:30 GMT -4
Considering that sports organizations often have a hard time appropriately dealing with physical and health issues of their players such as concussions or etting injuries fully recover, it should be no surprise that they would have difficulty dealing appropriately with an issue that cannot be seen on the body, cannot be verified by a blood test, and cannot be seen by standard imaging. What was a little refreshing was that the Royals organization seemed to be willing to give Mr. Duffy time to come to a point of balance with his issues instead of simply kicking him to the curb. I do believe that a greater amount of life experience and having to deal with a wider variety of situations which he would have gotten by going to college may have enabled Mr Duffy to learn better coping strategies. To the point that he entered the minor leagues at 18 years old his whole world had essentially been focused on sports which did not give him many other experiences.
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Post by Dwayne García Vélez on Sept 29, 2019 21:34:31 GMT -4
Anxiety? A feeling of anticipating threat of the future, is a natural part of our existence, the fight or flight response has been engraved in our brains since ancient times.Anxiety in itself is not a bad thing, since it is one of the reasons we get stuff done and in some cases has saved our lives. However, when it becomes debilitating that is when we run into problems. Anxiety is not fun, you have that constant worry that something might go wrong at any moment, we become tense and it is hard to really think straight, concentrate and let alone enjoy our every day life and surroundings. It can become quite debilitating, especially if one has been victim of panic attacks, were you actually feel like you are going to die. I know because I have experienced them recently. It is really easy to fall into the trap of fearing those symptoms, changing your behavior and literally avoiding the things that you love to do because of fear, which in the long run might be complicated by depression. Anxiety has to be dealt head on, trying to get to the root cause of why we feel a certain way and try to rewire our brain and take control of our thoughts, emotions and most importantly, our lives. You could say that one thing can lead to another, and next thing you know you have MDD. Which is not to say is something to be ashamed of, but I think that we need to start by implementing more of a holistic approach rather than just a quick fix with a "magic pill". We should start meditating, exercising regularly, eating nutritious food, and having restful sleep. It is not something that could be a fixed quickly, but if we approach it holistically, we should have better long term results with people reaching their fullest potential and living their best lives.
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Post by Valerie Padilla on Sept 29, 2019 21:53:25 GMT -4
Anxiety, depression and panic attacks have no face. They can happen to anyone. To the popular kid, the jock, the shy kid, the famous singer. Anyone can hide any or all of these conditions. Our society has stigmatized all of these making it difficult for anyone to seek help or speak out-loud about it. Instead they suffer in silence, they suppress whatever they’re feeling until they reach their breaking point. At which point they’re are at their rock bottom. Some of them self medicate in order to feel numb . The truth is living with constant fear is not fun. As a medical student I’ve suffered from anxiety and panic attacks. My anxiety comes at times when I’m not expecting it. It sometimes hits me like a slap to my face to remind me that I can not be that calm and that I must fear my future. My first panic attack happened the day before a test. I thought I was dying and I didn’t know what was happening or how would I get through it. I can say that I’ve learned to manage my anxiety but that doesn’t mean I don’t have any . For the longest time I was scared to tell people, I felt embarrassed. Eventually, I realized that it is nothing to feel ashamed of and the more I talked to people I realized how a lot of people surrounding me were going through the same thing.
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Post by Paola Laracuente on Sept 29, 2019 22:12:08 GMT -4
Life in todays world is complicated and stress, anxiety, and depression has become something everybody inevitably deals with. Everybody feels anxious almost every single day. Today's world comes with too many stressors, and feeling anxiety due to such has become a normal response. While it may be normal, our body and nervous system are actually responding to stimuli, constant anxiety and stress is ultimately deprimental to our health and overall well being. Unfortunately controlling stress and anxiety is not as easy as just telling your mind not to. It takes time, and training in order to be able to better control your thoughts. A great deal of stress comes from how we react to every day life situations. Sometimes is not what the situation is, but how you respond to it. Therefore I believe we have to tailor our mind into assesing what to worry about and what not to. There are just some things in life that you can't control, and stressing about them is simply pointless. Focus on what you can control, and let go of that you cannot. Learn ways to take care of yourself, meditate, go for a walk, exercise. Understand that there are always worse things happening in this world and that your situation might be significantly small compared to that of another person.
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Post by Wadia Hamed on Sept 29, 2019 23:45:07 GMT -4
When we think of someone in the professional field, whether it is an all-star athlete or a world-renowned scientist, it's believed they are physically and mentally capable of anything. Any signs of weakness or vulnerability are unacceptable, but mental illness does not discriminate. All individuals of all backgrounds and socioeconomic status are susceptible to mental illness. It's disappointing and sad to see individuals unable to express their struggles for fear of scrutiny and losing everything they have accomplished. What is the solution? Educating not only those with the illness but also those around them can help alleviate the struggle. Although counseling is beneficial for those suffering from the disorder, it only treats one side. Having more people become aware of theses illnesses can help these individuals from being future targets.
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Post by Jazmine Dozier on Sept 30, 2019 11:22:19 GMT -4
It is safe to say mental illness is taboo topic in western society. As one of the youngest disciplines in medicine, it has become a major topic of discussion amongst the masses, due in part to its negative stigma. As professionals, we are expected to have it altogether. We are successful, socially inclined, and well respected amongst our peers, surely our mental health is in excellent shape. Although one would have reasons to never suspect a highly respected individual to have some closeted self esteem issue or suffer from constant panic attacks, it is very seldom the case. We are all human regardless of our position in society, and being human comes with its fair share of hurdles. Living in what will probably be known as the Technological Revolution in decades to come, a spike in the diagnosis of mental disorders should peak the interests in those debating whether or not this current social media boom is the culprit behind why. The pressure to "keep up with the kardashians", or posts versus likes and following on social media platforms such as Instagram, there's no guessing why anxiety, depression and drug abuse is at an all time high. What makes matters worse is again, the stigma. Who wants their closest family and friends to know they are struggling with depression and suicidal thoughts? How weak are you as a person who has the world seemingly, yet unable to cope with your emotions?
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