Decoding Mental Health: Breaking Down the Labels and Language We Use

07/02/2023 24 min Temporada 3 Episodio 5
Decoding Mental Health: Breaking Down the Labels and Language We Use

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Join us as we delve into the complex world of mental health and explore the meanings behind labels like PTSD, OCD, and ADHD. What do these terms really signify, and are they helpful or harmful? In this episode, Dr. Jayatri Das helps break down the definitions, while Becca Lane sheds light on how language can shape our perceptions of mental health. Get ready for a thought-provoking discussion on this crucial topic!Resources for Today's Episode:988 Suicide and Crisis LifelineNAMI, for non-crisis mental health needsThe Alliance of Hope and Suicide Awareness Voices of Education, for support following suicide lossCarson's Village, for support following the sudden loss of a loved oneLinks for Today's Episode:Learn more about NAMI PhiladelphiaCheck out NAMI Philly's podcast, The YANApodcastStats sources:1/4 individuals in the US experience a mental health condition1/4 individuals killed by police have a mental illness and/or experiencing a mental health crisisGeneral NAMI mental health statistics