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WEBby Aisha Munshi | Aug 24, 2022 | Articles, General Mental Health, Taboo & Breaking It. The intricate mechanisms of the body alone, are quite remarkable; but once we add the

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Cultural Perspectives on Mental Health Taboo

WEBCulture-bound syndromes: “are sets of symptoms much more common in some societies than in others.”. Stigma: “defined as a mark of shame or discredit.”. …

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Find Help about Mental Health

WEBSteps for Preventing Suicide. 1. Taking Immediate Action. Do you have a plan in place and are ready to take your life? Immediately contact your emergency services (911) if you …

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450 MILLION PEOPLE currently suffer from mental …

WEBSuicide is the third leading cause of death for youth between the ages of 10 and 24, and results in approximately 4,600 lives lost each year. A nationwide survey of high school students in the United States found …

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Mental Health Parity and Access to Care: Why We Need It and …

WEBNote: This article discusses mental health parity within the context of the U.S. healthcare system; globally, healthcare systems vary and have distinct challenges …

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About us -Who We Are-Mental Health

WEBSerena Sun is the Founder and Director of Breaking Taboo. An advocate for mental health, a believer in the power of empathy, and a champion for the human potential, Serena practices what she refers to as …

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Mental Health Infographics

WEBmental health, Africa American, Asian American, LQBT+, Latin American

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What Is Breaking Taboo

WEBBreaking Taboo is a nonprofit organization that aims to break the stereotype, or taboo, surrounding Mental Health and Suicide. Our intention is to educate, share, and …

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Mental Health Disparities in the LGBTQI+ Community

WEBAmong the many health disparities, a glaring one is the higher rate of mental health disorders in people who identify as part of the LGBTQI+ community. Widespread …

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The Time for Mental Health Education in Schools is Now

WEBThe only time mental health is even acknowledged is in commercial ads backed by pharmaceutical companies or in the wake of a mass shooting. It takes a crisis …

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Documentary of Breaking Taboo

WEBBreaking Taboo (Mental Health Documentary) Too often people don’t know when someone close to them is suffering, We provide the tools to recognize warning signs and encourage discussion and intervention. Additionally, …

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The Problem with Mental Health in America

WEBThe state prevalence of uninsured adults with mental illness ranges from 3.3% in Massachusetts to 23.8% in South Carolina. 55.8% of adults with a mental illness …

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A Step Up in Mental Health Education

WEBMental health-focused organizations like NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) strive to break that trend and open up the mental health dialogue. They offer …

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The Importance of Mental Health In Public Schools

WEBMental health can be more lethal than physical health. Physical illness comes with its own set of symptoms which can be seen via naked eyes, whereas mental …

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Mental Health IS physical Health, Exercise Boosts both!

WEBMental health conditions like anxiety or depression can cause physical ailments such as headaches, fatigue, digestive problems, insomnia, restlessness, just to name a few. Research shows that the lifespan of people with severe mental illness is shorter compared to the general population. This excess mortality is mainly due to …

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Pregnancy and Parenthood: Why We Must Bring Mental Health to …

WEBPregnancy and Parenthood: Why We Must Bring Mental Health to the Breaking Taboo

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Mental Health In the Work Place

WEBMental health plays a huge factor in the well-being of employees, especially those who struggle with anxiety, depression, and bi-polar. The reason I bring these up is …

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