Imagine if people thought wearing glasses meant you were weak or weird.
That's a stigma. "Breaking the stigma" means showing everyone that having mental health challenges, like feeling sad or anxious, is just like having a physical health issue, like a broken arm or the flu. It's nothing to be ashamed of.
Example: If a teenager is struggling with depression, they might feel like they can't talk about it because others will think they're "crazy" or "making it up."
Her-View wants to change that so people feel comfortable seeking help and talking openly, just like they would if they had a cold. It's about making hard conversations a little easier
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| Type of Trauma | Description | Common Impacts on Teenagers |
|---|---|---|
| Acute Trauma | Single, sudden distressing event | Anxiety, difficulty concentrating, flashbacks, sleep problems |
| Chronic Trauma | Repeated or prolonged distressing events | Shame, guilt, emotional dysregulation, anxiety, depression |
| Complex Trauma | Multiple, often interpersonal traumatic events | Anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, social withdrawal |
| Bullying | Deliberate, repeated harm by someone more powerful | Anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, social withdrawal |
| Cyberbullying | Bullying via digital devices | Anxiety, depression, isolation, difficulty sleeping |
| Community Violence | Exposure to violence in public areas | Fear, anxiety, PTSD symptoms, behavioral problems |
| Early Childhood Trauma | Trauma in ages 0-6 | Attachment issues, emotional dysregulation, developmental delays |
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