By Lorna Collier — 2017
People with physical disabilities fight hurtful stereotypes when looking for relationship partners
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Internalized ableism occurs when disabled people internalize stigmatizing messages in society, like the low expectations that are often placed on those with disabilities. These expectations usually present in two ways.
Experts and researchers use terms like “epidemic” and “crisis” to characterize the mental health challenges currently facing American college students. Statistics back up these claims.
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More athletes are reporting mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, psychiatric conditions and eating disorders.