Fashion brands keep making controversial merchandise
Gucci, Prada and Burberry all coming out with clothing consumers are finding very offensive.
Tag: Mental Health
Mental illness stigma is a bigger issue than we think and something needs to be done about it
Unless we address the shame and silence around mental health issues, we will continue to see harmful effects on those with illness, their friends and family, and society at large.
The problem with Hong Kong’s education system
Hong Kong students tell 8forty they are stressed out and feeling hopeless due to an education system that determines their future.
Our ignorance about psychosis has a real-life impact
As we direct our attention to anxiety and depression, we often forget the other illnesses that claim them as symptoms
The negative impact fame has on child stars
The enormous pressure, drinking or drugs and other issues that fame brings up can cause serious problems and even ruin people’s lives. Daniel Radcliffe was one who had a lucky outcome, however others like Macaulay Culkin and Lindsay Lohan haven’t been as fortunate.
From getting tough on crime to reducing harm, there’s more than one way to tackle substance abuse
While Singapore is quick to hand out the death penalty for trafficking, Portugal has legalized drug use.
Crystal meth use among teens is a challenge for Maple Ridge’s new mayor
Under the gazebo in Peace Park, kids smoking meth are one symptom of the city’s drug and crime crisis.
Seasonal affective disorder can hurt one as well as their relationships with others
It is difficult to deal with the damaging effects that SAD has on a person, however, it is treatable in many ways.
Using marijuana to treat mental health is not the best idea
While there are medical benefits to using CBD which is present in pot, the mental health benefits of marijuana must be weighed against the mental health damage it can do.
We all have feelings of panic and stress, but what makes a mental health issue different?
It’s important to know the difference between a feeling and mental illness so that you can understand the effect on others.
Living Life With ADHD
A recent diagnosis has taught me to accept myself and develop strategies for dealing with the struggle of a very active mind. I can still succeed and so can you.
Music is a great help to teenagers with anxiety
My personal experience with anxiety and panic has shown me the power of music for stress relief.
Study: Who’s Happier? The old or the young?
A study in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry suggests that the depression, anxiety and stress people feel at younger ages tends to decrease over time.
Expectations are high for Turtles all the Way Down–John Green’s comeback novel is full of pain and love
After five years from making The Fault in Our Stars John Green has written another young adult novel which is inspiring for younger teens that can relate to this character’s lifestyle.
Logic’s Suicide Prevention song seeks to have big impact for people who need it the most
Every song has meaning, but this song is unique. It’s called 1-800-273-8255 — the number of the actual “Suicide Prevention” hotline.
