Month: August 2021

Stigma Reflection

Mental illness is in fact a disease, just as cancer and autism are diseases. The issues that arise with those suffering from mental illness, as compared to those diagnosed with cancer, are related to the stigmatization of mental illness. Public stigma is the negative attitude of the community or public surrounding those diagnosed with mental … [Read more…]

Thinking About the Journey

I have a lot of thoughts regarding my future opportunities as a nurse in the medical field. In fact, I chose a career in nursing because of the abundance of these opportunities. At this point in my journey, I am most interested in emergency as well as psychiatric medicine. I have always worked well under … [Read more…]