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Myths and Facts Concerning Abortions and Mental Health
The APA Council on Women’s Mental Health has put together a series of Myths and Facts everyone needs to know about abortion and mental health.
Mental Health Concerns in E-Sport Athletes: Lessons from a Legend
Lee Sang-Hyeok is probably the most famous e-sport athlete of all time. Better known as his gamer name “Faker,” he is the most dominant League of Legends player in history, with a total of four world championship titles. His incredible success can be attributed to not only his work ethic, but also the massive infrastructure in place around him, including an enormous training center built in Seoul, Korea by his team T1 Esports. Even with access to some of the best resources the industry has to offer, Faker has struggled with mental health as seen in video blogs with a sports psychologist produced by the T1 Esports team.
This World Mental Health Day, Think About How to Cope With Stress
- By Ramaswamy Viswanathan, M.D., Dr.Med.Sc.
Stress is ubiquitous, with a majority of people in the United States reporting moderate to severe stress. It is no surprise that managing stress is one of the six recognized pillars of lifestyle medicine.
Audaces Líderes: Hispanic Heritage Month and the Value of Culturally Competent Mental Health Care
- By Theresa Miskimen-Rivera, M.D., DLFAPA
When we see ourselves in our role models, it motivates us to believe in ourselves and to aim higher. During my residency, I was already actively involved in the American Psychiatric Association as a member in training, which provided me with the opportunity to meet Hispanic leaders in our organization. What impressed me most about them was that they each embodied a culture of service. Witnessing their impulse to serve others created a lasting impression and was a huge motivating factor in my decision to bring other, younger members into our growing community: in other words, to lift as I climbed. The champions of Hispanic heritage who paved the way for community representation in psychiatry are featured in a new APA Foundation Library and Archives exhibit, Audaces Líderes: Hispanic Pioneers in American Psychiatry.
Mental Health and Faith Community Partnerships Can Help Improve Access to Care
For many people, faith or spirituality are strongly connected to their mental health and emotional well-being, though it may not be directly addressed within the faith community. According to a recent survey from APA, about 60% of adults say that faith or spirituality is an important factor in supporting their mental wellness. However, just half of those who belong to a religious community say that mental health is discussed openly and without stigma.