by Breaking Taboo | May 11, 2022 | Articles, Depression
Extensive research has revealed that one in eight women develop depression at some point in their lives, which is twice the rate of cases compared to men. (1) But why is that? What makes women more vulnerable to this condition? Before explaining the significance of... 
by Breaking Taboo | May 3, 2022 | Articles, Depression, Suicide
Many Asian Americans, especially Filipino Americans, struggle with mental illnesses such as depression, anxiety, and suicide. In fact, young Filipina women experience greater suicide ideation (45.6%) compared to other minorities (Javier et. al 2018). However, despite... 
by Breaking Taboo | Apr 26, 2022 | Articles, OCD
Scrupulosity, informally known as religious OCD, is a unique representation of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) that affects individuals from various religious communities. By definition, it is a variation of OCD where individuals are plagued with intrusive... 
by Breaking Taboo | Mar 30, 2022 | Articles, Depression
A Word on Pill Shaming There are a number of reasons that prevent people from seeking, and ultimately receiving mental healthcare. Clearly, structural barriers contribute to these cases (i.e. some tangible lack of access to medicine). More subtle but no... 
by Breaking Taboo | Mar 14, 2022 | Articles, Taboo & Breaking It
Note: This article discusses mental health parity within the context of the U.S. healthcare system; globally, healthcare systems vary and have distinct challenges and strengths. When someone experiences a mental health challenge or a challenge with using drugs or... 
by Breaking Taboo | Feb 18, 2022 | Articles, Depression
What is Depression? One of the world’s leading causes of disability, depression is a mental illness that is frequently experienced with symptoms of dejected moods, disinterest, excessive self-criticism, and many others. Given the pervasiveness of depression as an...
