Essays about: "Mental Health Stigma"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 45 essays containing the words Mental Health Stigma.

  1. 1. Under the radar: The forgotten narrative of young women with adhd

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studier

    Author : Sofia Mellström; [2023-10-12]
    Keywords : Adhd; ; feminism; stigma; neuro-divergency; gender theory; social capital; belongingness;

    Abstract : This thesis explores the voices of an often forgotten narrative of young women with adhd. Through this, I aim to create awareness, spread knowledge and give voices to these women. Previous studies have largely been based on boys with adhd, which has shaped the general perception of the diagnosis. READ MORE

  3. 2. Under the radar; The forgotten narrative of young women with adhd

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studier

    Author : Sofia Mellström; [2023-09-27]
    Keywords : adhd; Feminism; stigma; neuro-divergency; gender theory; social capital; belongingness;

    Abstract : This thesis explores the voices of an often forgotten narrative of young women with adhd. Through this, I aim to create awareness, spread knowledge and give voices to these women. Previous studies have largely been based on boys with adhd, which has shaped the general perception of the diagnosis. READ MORE

  4. 3. BODY NORMATIVITY AND THE HYPER(IN)VISIBILITY OF ABJECT BODIES Living with Oppression in the Body Liberation Movement

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för kulturvetenskaper

    Author : Kristin Binder; [2023-04-06]
    Keywords : Hyper in visibility; body normativity; oppression; intersectionality; transgender; disability; fatness; body liberation movement; resistance;

    Abstract : In feminist studies that attempt to theorize embodiment, fat bodies have largely been ignored and excluded from research even though scientific knowledge on weight-based stigma and discrimination shows the importance of studying fatphobia as a system of oppression. Hence, this thesis provides an analysis on the lived experience of fat bodies in relation to body normativity and visibility politics. READ MORE

  5. 4. Storytelling and its role in alleviating suffering in psychiatric care

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för hälsa, medicin och vård

    Author : Maria Sandberg; Gabriela David; [2023]
    Keywords : Lifestory; suffering; recovery; psychiatric care; psychiatric illness; nurse; patient; caring relationship;

    Abstract : Background: This study explores the use of storytelling and patient narrative in mental health care. The focus is how the use of storytelling can reduce suffering and support the recovery process for individuals with psychiatric illnesses. READ MORE

  6. 5. Enhancing Care for Occupational Burnout : Leveraging Digital Humans by Exploring Trust-Building Communication

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Tania Amel Sayyah; [2023]
    Keywords : digital humans; stigma; linguistic trust-building; burnout; digital humans; stigma; språkligt förtroendebyggande; utmattningssyndrom;

    Abstract : Current research and the scarcity of mental health resources indicate that patients increasingly rely on internet-based health information. Occupational burnout and the associated stigma with the diagnosis often prevent people from seeking help for mental health issues. READ MORE