By Edward Hallowell — 2020
A stigma is unjust and evil. But stewing about it won’t help. Banding together with other moms and families will.
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Neurodiversity is a fresh way to see difference. Is it right for you?
Conceptions of identities are complex. We have a number of identities that manifest themselves in different environments or as composite forms of background experience. So, do neurodiverse conditions like autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia, and bipolar really comprise a part of a person’s identity?
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As scientists learn more about the novel Coronavirus, the consensus is that even with more effective treatments and possible vaccines, COVID-19 will likely be with us for a long time to come.
The Black community is more inclined to say that mental illness is associated with shame and embarrassment. Individuals and families in the Black community are also more likely to hide the illness.
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Shame typically comes up when you look inward with a critical eye and evaluate yourself harshly, often for things you have little control over.