Tag: mental health
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The Science Behind Happiness
Everybody wants to be and feel happy but did you know that how happy you feel all starts with six tiny molecules found in your brain? From Oxytocin, the love molecule, to Adrenaline, the energy molecule, this infographic breaks down what exactly each of these molecules are and how they affect you and your state…
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The Mental Health of Your Favorite Fandom
This infographic examines the mental health of 7 unique movie, video game, television and comic book characters and gives them a possible diagnosis. While the characters outlined on this infographic are fictional, they represent real mental illnesses that real people live with everyday. What makes them flawed is also what makes them human and in…
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The Uncomfortable Truth: Men and Suicide
This infographic aims to break the stigma associated with men who combat depression and suicide. Contrary to stereotypes, men are diagnosed with depression at the same rate as women, but die more often from attempting suicide than women and seek less treatment for their depression. In addition, depression and suicidal thoughts have different affects on…
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The ‘Special’ in Special ed
Although our country is affected by a stigma on mental health, it is important to remember that individuals who are affected by mental illnesses and disorders are special people. Not because of their illness or disorder, but because of who they are as people. Many people affected by mental illnesses and disorders are extremely talented…
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Mental Health In America
Mental health is a serious problem in America. Many people today unfortunately believe that they don’t have any hope.
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Addiction and the Workplace
Ever wondered how many people in your office could be suffering from an addiction – whether that is alcohol, drugs or sex? Addictions don’t just stay in your personal life – they stay with you even when you are working – take a look at statistics.