In addition to our own original content, we are sharing some articles around the web regarding pregnancy and substance use. While this isn’t a widely discussed topic, there are some wonderful people sharing wonderful information.
The Hidden Crisis in Rural America (VIDEO)
Olympic athletes confront mental health stigma in powerful HBO doc 'The Weight of Gold'
Behavioral health stigma can impact any type of workplace, including professional athletes.
"The HBO film tackles the struggles Olympic athletes face after finding their purpose in a sport that will inevitably be taken over by someone who is faster and stronger in the end. Furthermore, it shows how this and other factors cause elite athletes to spiral into depression — and that they're given few resources to cope with it."
I Died Six Times … Let’s End the Stigma of Harm Reduction (Video)
Johnny’s & Megan’s Story - A Call for Reforming the Mental Health Care System (Video)
In this video for Rooted in Rights, Johnny and Megan discuss their experiences with behavioral health human rights violations and how these experiences inspired them to become advocates. They challenge the distorted perceptions around mental health and criminalization, recognizing that a lack of available services often result in the incarceration of people experiencing behavioral health crises.
VIDEO: "This is me, I've lived with schizophrenia for over thirty years and I've managed it"
In this video for Time to Change, Stephen shares about his experiences living with schizophrenia. “My condition fluctuates- today I'm feeling quite well, but other days I don't feel quite well. I've lived with this diagnosis over 30 years. It's not a nice thing to have to live with, but I've managed it.”
Personal Story: Preston, Bipolar Disorder
Personal Story: Michael, Alcohol Addiction
Food Became my Best Friend- Males with Eating Disorders Share their Stories
In this video, three men share their stories of eating disorder recovery along with with male eating disorder expert, Dr. Nicholas Farrell. The National Association of Eating Disorders (NEDA) says, “Despite the stereotype that eating disorders only occur in women, about one in three people struggling with an eating disorder is male… But due in large part to cultural bias, they are much less likely to seek treatment for their eating disorder. Several factors lead to men and boys being under- and undiagnosed for an eating disorder,” one of which is double stigma “for having a disorder characterized as feminine or gay and for seeking psychological help.” Click “Read More” for more from the National Association of Eating Disorders.
