Psych Matters Blog
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and Dr. Karen Weihs shares some important information about the meaning of the pink ribbon.
Suicide & Mental Healthcare Disparities
While I often seek out opportunities to educate underserved communities about mental illness and the associated stigma regarding diagnosis and treatment that remains so prevalent, I recognize that I walk a fine line.
International Overdose Awareness Day
August 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day and health professionals can help end this epidemic and heal people by screening their patients for substance use disorder (SUD).
Ageism & Its Impact on Health
While we don’t have control over larger societal commentaries on older adults, we can shift the narrative and change our own behavior. We can remember to respect the knowledge, wisdom, and experiences of older adults and stop making assumptions about abilities, health, and competencies.
Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
As mental health professionals, we know all too well the social and internalized stigma that confronts people with mental illnesses – for both the illness and for seeking treatment. This challenge is compounded in marginalized communities.