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Unfortunately, #DGBIs still carry a stigma that impacts patients inside and outside of the doctor's office. In this short video with Johannah, we explain how the concept of stigma began beginning with the onset of dualistic thinking in the 17th century and then discuss how providers can alleviate this stigma so their patients can receive the best care possible. It's difficult to separate someone's physical health from their mental well-being. By destigmatizing these conditions, we can offer more effective, holistic care. https://lnkd.in/ekmYPaxH #PatientExperience #HealthStigma #Gastroenterology

This week is #menshealthweek2024 It is a dedicated week that shines the spotlight on the unique health concerns that men experience. It’s a reminder of the importance of proactively addressing and managing health issues by encouraging men to take charge of their well-being, make informed decisions about their lifestyle choices, and seek appropriate medical support when needed. Health can come physically and mentally and it is important to look after yourself on both fronts, don't be embarrassed to talk or seek advice where needed. The link below to the Men's Health Forum website gives information on may areas please check it out. On a personal level as many of you know I am a huge advocate for better mental health. REMEMBER>>>> If you are struggling, DO NOT sit and think things through alone. The only person you can agree and disagree with is yourself, that is never going to be a positive outcome. Please talk!!We should always be talking! If you need to talk PLEASE CONTACT ME ANY TIME OF THE DAY (I truly mean that!!!!). For those who have my number, email or on this platform. Never feel like you don't matter, never feel like you are alone and never feel that nobody cares! There is always someone who cares and someone who can help!! There is ALWAYS someone that will listen!! Mental Health UK Calm Samaritans Mind Men's Health Foundation #mentalhealth #timetotalk #mentalhealthawareness #kindness

Mental health structural stigma impacts our ability to provide high-quality, equitable care and service across all parts of the health system. So, why does it persist, especially in our healthcare organizations? What is getting in the way of equitable care and unbiased treatment for all? In the latest episode of The HQ podcast, we were joined by Javeed Sukhera MD PhD FRCPC, who discussed these questions and provided insights into how health leaders at all levels can help dismantle structural stigma in their healthcare organizations. For #BellLetsTalk day, we encourage you to tune in, listen, and learn how you can contribute to dismantling structural stigma in your healthcare organization. Listen here: https://bit.ly/48ZJdDZ #MentalHealth #StructuralStigma #Healthcare #CDNHealth #Podcast HealthCareCAN - SoinsSantéCAN Mental Health Commission of Canada

Living with Huntington's Disease brings unique challenges, but through self-care, support, and specialized therapies, managing these changes becomes a journey of resilience and hope. Bloomfield Hospital is committed to offering resources that empower individuals and families facing HD. Our latest guide on our website provides insights into nurturing mental and physical well-being, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Occupational and Speech Therapy, and the importance of exercise, diet, and rest. It also highlights the significance of finding joy in activities that matter to you. Remember, you're not alone. Whether it's finding the right support or exploring new treatments, there's always hope and help available. Visit our website to learn more about managing HD with care and expertise. Together, we can navigate the path forward. Check out our most recent guide on Huntington's Disease: https://bit.ly/3TuRHy9 #HuntingtonsDisease #HDSupport #BloomfieldHospital #KnowledgeIsPower

Feeling different while growing up, not quite fitting in the standards society sets for men, is a huge challenge. Most people that grew up with Klinefelter Syndrome feel misunderstood and lonely, since this condition only affects 1 in 600 men. Klinefelter Syndrome is a genetic condition that’s the result of boys being born with an extra X chromosome, which results in a wide variety of physical and emotional symptoms and impacts many aspects of their lives. In Corner Canyon Health Centers’ latest article, we delve into this important topic. We explain what Klinefelter Syndrome is, and we explore the impact it has on individuals, as well as the importance of receiving the right support and spreading awareness.  Let’s break the stigma surrounding this condition and create a more supportive world for everyone. Find more information by clicking the link below! https://lnkd.in/eYTH5se5 #klinefeltersyndrome #awareness #mentalhealth #health

PMDD - Premenstrual dysphoric disorder is a severe form of premenstrual syndrome that incapacitates 2-8 women out of every 100. It can take up to TWELVE YEARS to get a diagnosis. It was finally added to the International Classification of Diseases in 2019, giving it the status of a legitimate medical diagnosis worldwide. If you're suffering from this crippling condition, you probably want to speak to someone who at least has first-hand experience of the effects female hormones can have on your body at any given time of the month. HealthMary is the app that can connect you with female professionals who can help. Healthcare professionals - there are women out there who need you! You can make it easy for them to find you by joining the HealthMary app.

Embark on a transformative journey towards optimal health and vitality! 🌿✨ Functional bloodwork is the compass guiding you to a life of empowerment and wellness. 🩸💡 By analyzing comprehensive biomarkers beyond conventional tests, you gain profound insights into your body's unique needs and functions. From uncovering hidden nutrient deficiencies to identifying underlying imbalances, functional bloodwork empowers you to make informed decisions tailored to your individual health goals. 🧬💪 Say goodbye to guesswork and embrace a proactive approach to your well-being! https://lnkd.in/eXxA8e-d #PsychiatricNursing #FunctionalBloodwork #HealthEmpowerment #WellnessJourney #PersonalizedHealth #HolisticWellness #FunctionalMedicine #HealthInsights #BloodworkAnalysis #EmpowerYourHealth #OptimalWellbeing #HealthAwareness #PreventativeHealth #MindBodyBalance #NutritionalHealth #HolisticLiving

Yesterday I should have been prepping for a #WorldMentalHealthDay webinar. But instead I was drinking 2 litres of MoviPrep in preparation for a colonoscopy, having been put on the urgent suspected cancer pathway. The pic is me this morning - it is the most I could muster of a smile. I was scared and hurting. I still am. The reality is almost all of us will face a health scare at some point (or at many points). And for many of us, health scares will have a deep impact on our mental health. I’ve found myself in some quite dark places these last few weeks. Which have included: - internalising almost all my fears (including some irrational ones) since my initial GP appointment on 5 September, until a specialist appointment last week. I told a few people what was happening, but only when I had to. - going to dark places - involving a lot of symptom doom scrolling. Usually on my own in bed late at night. - an acute fear of the worst, mismatching trying to mentally prepare for it with assuming the worst. - It’s triggered a whole load of stuff from my childhood, when my own mother became ill. Connecting more with what she experienced which has made me feel immensely sad for her. And realising most unbearable element of all of this is the fear my own children might experience a similar fate to the one I was handed. - It’s involved a lot of dark and pretty irrational thoughts. Including the fear that no one will come to my funeral and no one will notice I’ve gone. - And being self employed, it’s involved anxiety about how I will make ends meet if I can’t work for a while. And how my family would get by without me. I don’t know my diagnosis yet - so I remain in anxious limbo. But what is different today is that I have started talking to people. I’ve been hit hard by the kindness of those I’ve confided in, and I’ve also been fairly surprised to learn just how many people I know have had a colonoscopy and lived to tell the tale. I feel less hopeless. The thing is, health scares affect thousands upon thousands of people. While sat, waiting for my appointment today, the nurses in my ward must have called at least 12 other people to run through the arrangements for their own forthcoming procedures. And most of these people will - like me (until now at least) - only tell a very small group of people what’s happening. At least to begin with. So the big takeaways for me this World Mental Health Day are: - The importance of leaning into kindness. Always. We don’t know what other people are dealing with or processing. We certainly shouldn’t take as a given that people will tell us if they are struggling. - Our mental state can go from pretty good to pretty fragile in a heartbeat. Admitting you are struggling is hard. - And it’s good to talk. In fact, it really helps. 💚

Daily Knowledge Series - AI + Mental Health This is an intersection of two topics that I can't help but come back to over and over again. Mental Health applications in the emergent human+AI symbiotic world. Citing an October 2023 article: https://lnkd.in/g7JgeAvR Dr. Roshni Koli, Chief Medical Officer at the Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute, when describing her journey into pediatric psychiatry... "...mental illness is a pediatric illness. Half of all cases manifest before the age of 14 and 75% before the age of 24. Yet it takes 8 to 10 years on average before children receive the type of treatment. So much of what we experience in our childhood shapes who we are and who we become, and what types of illnesses manifest. I’ve asked a lot of my patients, even my adult patients, when do you first remember experiencing something like anxiety? Many of them will say that they remember it in very early childhood. And as we get through, what do those symptoms look like? What did it feel like? They can really remember all of these things in early childhood that initially manifested even if they didn’t get help until much later in life." As a Millenial, who grew up as a kid in front of a computer screen... kids today are experiencing the same thing at an even greater level. Not just screens, but interactive, intelligent agents, on the other side of that screen. Imagine if we could raise an entire generation of children who utilized AI, whether that be through LLMs or other means such as programs focused on mental health education and guidance, tailored to each child's needs. We could potentially make a HUGE impact in setting children on the right trajectory to be more aware and mindful of their behaviors, traumas, and learned coping mechanisms. This could re-shape an entire generation, for the better. To outlast, outlive and outperform all of today's adults with flying colours. #ai #artificialintelligence #mentalhealth #mentalhealthadvocacy #mentalhealthawareness #pediatrictherapy #psychiatry #psychology #behavioralhealth #aiapplications #llms #dailyinsights #futureofai #technology #thoughtleadership #dailyknowledge

“Loneliness,” according to Vivek Murthy, “runs like a dark thread through many of the more obvious issues that people brought to his attention.” As surgeon general, he has described loneliness as an epidemic on par with tobacco use and obesity, and is at the helm of a new World Health Organization commission to address the hazards of social isolation. Not only does loneliness undermine physical and mental health, but, in his diagnosis, it underpins many of our more pernicious ills, including violence, addiction and extremism. The antidote, Dr Murthy says, is human connection.   Dr Murthy says one of the things that has happened in recent years is that our capacity for dialogue has broken down. In some ways, we have forgotten how to talk to one another openly, honestly and respectfully. That means not only that we can’t learn from each other, but that we become more siloed and isolated from one another. And that creates the fodder for anger, resentment and polarization. It’s important to recognize that what we’re talking about is healthy dialogue. Sadly, what you see on social media all too often is not a healthy dialogue; it’s people talking past each other. It’s people trying to make a point in order to garner more attention, more likes. Fulfillment he says comes from people and purpose. It comes from the relationships you have and from doing things in your life that give you a sense of meaning......The notion that social media is going to be the solution to our problems with dialogue is misguided and hasn’t been borne out by lived experience. What we need instead is to focus on high quality interactions, where we approach engagement with one another with a fundamental sense of respect. We need to recognize that we may not have the same point of view as somebody else, we may not see the world in the same way or have the same life experiences, but every person is deserving of respect as a human being; that’s the one essential premise. insightful read from The Guardian by Katherine Rowland below: #lonelinessepidemic #engagement #activelistening #community #dialoguesocial #purposedrivenlife #purpose #fulfillment #humanconnection #respectforpeople https://lnkd.in/ed2Mxtar