Hidden in Plain Sight: The Reality of Teen Mental Health Today
Teenagers struggle with mental-health issues due to the demands of school, unrealistic ideals of social media and the need for acceptance, but their struggles are often ignored or missed.
The Stigma on Black Women and Its Toll on Mental Health
Media stereotypes mock Black women and their influence leads to low self-esteem.
Breaking the Silence: The Mental Battles Men Face Alone
Men’s mental health has become a rising area of focus in public-health conversations, yet the issues regarding a man’s mental well-being are often overlooked.
OK To Be Not OK’: Men’s Aversion to Doctors Hurts Their Health
Bryan McKinney, a college student, has been avoiding going to the doctor for his back pain. Many men also avoid seeking health care due to costs, social stigma and fear of the results. This phenomenon has contributed to men as a whole having poorer health outcomes than women.
Lifting the Veil on Mental Health and Trauma in Jackson’s Youth
High rates of traumatic experiences often lead to mental-health issues, Wendy Mahoney, the executive director of the Mississippi Coalition against Domestic Violence, said.