Mental health and being ‘functional’
Image Source: Pixabay In an op-ed piece for Scary Mommy, Kimberly Zapata discusses the stigma surrounding mental illness. Specifically, she dives into the concept of how a “functional” person’s mental health is perceived. Mental health disorder expert, Dr. Sam Fillingane, shares his commentary: Kimberly Zapata…
Childhood Sleep Patterns Linked to Teenage Mental Health
According to a British study that has spanned nearly three decades, childhood sleep problems could play a large role in mental health disorders that develop during the teenage years. Expert in Mental Health Disorders, Dr. Sam Fillingane analyzes the report: Though the University of Birmingham…
Destigmatizing Mental Health Disorders
A recent study suggests that destigmatizing mental health disorders within youth populations could improve the likelihood that individuals in need of help will seek treatment. Dr. Sam Fillingane discusses Bruce Link’s research, as published in Pediatrics. A study conducted by Bruce Link and a team…
Impact of COVID-19 on Mental Health
The COVID-19 pandemic has been difficult on everyone and everything. From social distancing and quarantine to the chaos and panic associated with the virus — the effects, even for those who haven’t contracted the illness, are incredibly overwhelming. For individuals suffering from serious mental health…
Liberia Improves on Mental Health Infrastructure
According to Dr. Eve Byrd, Mental Health Program Director at The Carter Center, mental health care is a human right. In her recent article, Dr. Byrd detailed the incredible accomplishments taking place in the country of Liberia. Since 2010, The Carter Center Mental Health Program…