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Menstrual Health Inequities in Psychiatric Inpatient Settings

Menstrual Health Inequities in Psychiatric Inpatient Settings

Written by Bailey Patterson Inpatient stays at hospitals or other treatment facilities are a part of life for many people …
Top 11 Accessible Outdoor Spaces in Kentucky

Top 11 Accessible Outdoor Spaces in Kentucky

Written by Eliott Hamilton Anyone can benefit from being outdoors—exposure to nature is linked to improved mental and physical health …
Spotlight on Peer Support

Spotlight on Peer Support

Written by Bailey Patterson This Disability Pride Month, we are shining a spotlight on peer support! Within the mental health …
people with disabilities officially classified as a population experiencing health disparities

People with disabilities officially classified as a population experiencing health disparities

Written by Eliott Hamilton, Student Informatician In September 2023, the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) officially …
Stigma Silenced: Stories Spoken, A Mental Health Podcast is coming soon!

Stigma Silenced: Stories Spoken, A Mental Health Podcast is coming soon!

We are so excited to share the stories of those who have experienced stigma related to a mental health condition.  …
Minority Stress & LGBTQIA2S+ Mental Health

Minority Stress & LGBTQIA2S+ Mental Health

Minority Stress Theory describes the additional stress that members of marginalized communities experience due to stigma …
Sphere Fact Sheet: Neighborhood and Built Environment

Sphere Fact Sheet: Neighborhood and Built Environment

Read about how your neighborhood can impact your health decisions …
"I hate being treated like an emergency waiting to happen." UK student Bailey Patterson speaks on her experience with suicide and wanting to help others

“I hate being treated like an emergency waiting to happen.” UK student Bailey Patterson speaks on her experience with suicide and wanting to help others

The following article discusses suicide, suicidal ideation, miscarriage, and sexual abuse, which some readers may find distressing.  …