Introduction Mental illness has long carried a stigma in our society. Those suffering from mental health conditions are often seen as unpredictable, dangerous, or incapable. This stigma can dramatically impact…
Mental illnesses are conditions that affect a person’s thinking, emotional state and behaviors. While mental illness can impact people in different ways, there are several common types that affect millions…
Mental retardation remains a multifaceted condition that impacts individuals and families throughout the world. While research and understanding of the condition has advanced tremendously, there is still much progress to…
Mental Health First Aid Training: Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an evidence-based program that teaches participants about mental health and substance use issues. It educates individuals on how to…
Developing an AI system to provide mental health support comes with many complex challenges that would need to be carefully considered and addressed. While the goal of increasing access to…
Regulating technology to mitigate threats is a complex issue with reasonable arguments on multiple sides. Any comprehensive solution must balance civil liberties, business interests, and public welfare. While technology can…
Nursing students taking on the ambitious task of implementing a mental health screening program within a community will no doubt face several challenges. First and foremost will be obtaining buy-in…
Students undertaking mental health capstone projects will likely face several challenges as they research and develop their projects. Mental health can be a sensitive topic to explore, and it is…
Reducing stigma surrounding mental health is an important public health goal, as stigma can act as a significant barrier to individuals seeking help and support. Carefully measuring the impact of…
Set limits on time spent on social media each day. Spending too much uninterrupted time scrolling through posts has been linked to increased feelings of loneliness, anxiety, and depression. Experts…
Alma Torres 
Andrew Stroud