Police brutality has lasting psychological effects on individuals and communities, often leading to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and depression. Survivors of police violence, as well as those who witness …
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Immigration detention and the threat of deportation take a devastating toll on mental health, leaving individuals and families in a state of constant fear, anxiety, and uncertainty. Many immigrants flee …
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The criminalization of mental illness has led to overcrowded prisons and jails filled with individuals who need treatment, not punishment. Instead of receiving proper mental health care, many people with …
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The school-to-prison pipeline is a troubling cycle in which at-risk youth, particularly those with mental health conditions, are funneled out of schools and into the juvenile justice system. Harsh disciplinary …
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Mass incarceration disproportionately affects individuals with mental health conditions, turning prisons into de facto psychiatric facilities rather than places of rehabilitation. Many people with conditions such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, …
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Misogyny and toxic masculinity have profound mental health consequences for people of all genders. Women and gender-diverse individuals often experience anxiety, depression, and PTSD due to systemic sexism, workplace discrimination, …
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Transgender individuals face significant mental health challenges due to widespread discrimination in both healthcare and society. Studies show that trans people experience higher rates of anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation, …
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Restrictions on reproductive rights have significant consequences for women’s mental health, increasing stress, anxiety, and feelings of helplessness. Limited access to contraception, abortion, and maternal healthcare forces many women into …
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Gender-based violence (GBV) is a pervasive human rights issue that has profound and lasting effects on mental health, particularly in the form of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Survivors of GBV—including …
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The LGBTQ+ community faces disproportionately high rates of mental health struggles due to social stigma, discrimination, and a lack of affirming healthcare. Many LGBTQ+ individuals experience anxiety, depression, and suicidal …
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