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Breaking the Mental Health Stigma
Mental health is as essential as physical health, yet it often remains a taboo subject. Negative perceptions and misconceptions about mental illness create a culture of silence and shame, preventing people from seeking the help they need.
There are 2 primary types of mental health stigma:
Public and
Self-Stigma: When individuals internalize negative beliefs about mental illness, leading to low self-esteem and hindered recovery https://youtu.be/5VSmbTFVek0

Confirmation Bias: A Silent Threat to Patient Care
Confirmation bias—the tendency to seek information that confirms our existing beliefs—is a pervasive cognitive trap that can have serious consequences in healthcare. When clinicians fall prey to this bias, diagnostic errors, delayed treatments, and suboptimal patient outcomes can result.
Imagine a scenario where a doctor suspects a patient has a specific condition... https://youtu.be/8C1fRgDXB98



















