Society of Clinical Psychology

AUGUST 15, 2017

Governments and advocacy groups have introduced initiatives to combat mental illness stigma, and researchers have worked to identify ways to measure and improve attitudes about mental illness. Would increasing empathy toward people with depression also increase empathy toward people with anxiety? Pescosolido, 2013). Kessler, R.

Psychiatry 59

Psychiatry Schizophrenia Psychology Empathy 59

Beautiful Voyager

APRIL 30, 2021

I always suspected living with a mild attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) that didn’t affect me to a point of challenging my everyday life (or so I thought). The fear of no longer feeling like myself Change in personality is a very common fear of people hesitating to get on a psychiatric medication. A lesser person?

Mental Health 52

Mental Health Recovery Psychiatric Anxiety 52

Beautiful Voyager

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

The only two occasions I went to the hospital for my mental health challenges were 1) generalized anxiety with panic disorder and 2) severe depression with psychotic events and suicide attempt. One of the best examples is the anti-self-compassion/anti-empathy phrase: “ stop whining, pull yourself together and carry on ”.

Psychology 52

Psychology Mental Health Recovery Depression 52

University of Connecticut

MAY 8, 2023

I am completing my field education at Natchaug Hospital in an outpatient program for older adults experiencing mental health and co-occurring substance use disorders. My current internship has provided me with so many opportunities to meet with community partners, learn how to use anticipatory empathy, and practice motivational interviewing.

Justice and Corrections 52

Justice and Corrections LMSW Schools Mental Health 52