Pain can either motivate you to move forward or it can paralyze you and freeze time– if the latter, your life will be in a perpetual loop and stagnant state until you free yourself.
DMK
Quote of the Day
Category: Mental disorders
Quote of the day
I constantly wonder whether
some people literally give
birth to children with the
anticipation that the
children will fix what
they couldn’t achieve!
Don’t you think that’s
a heavy burden to
hand to children?
DMK
Quote of the day
Developing countries have an urgent need for mental health awareness, education, and advocacy– Many are stuck in limbo unsure of their state of mind.
DMK
Quote of the day
Many cultures, particularly in developing countries, continue to believe brain disorders in the context of metaphysical affiliations, exorcisms, taboos, bad luck to the family, et cetera… To this day so many people suffering from mental illness are homeless and left on the streets, where they are mocked, beaten, harassed or jailed.
DMK
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The question is– should individuals of color seek mental health care despite the high likelihood and risk of misdiagnosis, overdiagnosis, and underdiagnosis? Or should they remain put and perhaps devise a means of regaining a semblance of normalcy?
DMK
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If a person of color seeks help from a mental health professional perhaps they are depressed or anxious, they may be misdiagnosed with schizophrenia just because… There is so much prejudice and discrimination that it scares people away from seeking professional treatment.
DMK
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I simply cannot fathom the fact that individuals are either overdiagnosed, underdiagnosed, or not treated at all based on their skin color. The thing is, by the time you misdiagnose someone based on their skin color, you’ve gone too far…
DMK
Quote of the day
Most developing countries have limited or no resources, as well as little or no awareness of mental health issues, but the good news is that they have each other and that will always be their strength.
DMK
Quote of the day
Identify and label your feelings while remembering to be kind and compassionate to yourself…
DMK
Quote of the day
It’s okay not be okay, It’s okay to feel it all, It’s okay to be kind to yourself, It’s okay…
DMK
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