The present essay discusses themes of dehumanization and reliance on a biomedical model of care within U.S. psychiatric systems in treating individuals diagnosed with psychosis. This model is contrasted with alternative treatment approaches that are person-centered rather than disease-centered. These include Open Dialogue, Soteria, and Hearing Voices Movement. In the...
The question of “what is to be done” about the prevalence of houselessness in large US cities has become a top policy priority, Often left out of these discussions are the opinions of the unhoused about the policies that are designed to serve their needs. Most of the literature that...
Unintended pregnancy has been found to be one of the most prominent challenges that the public health system is forced to overcome due to the financial and social burdens that accompany it (Yazdkhasti et al., 2015). With nearly 48% of reproductive-age American female patients having experienced at least one unintended...
Despite being internationally recognized as basic human rights, water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) insecurity continues to exist throughout the United States, particularly among low-income and unhoused portions of the population. Previous investigations into the intersection of WASH and people experiencing homelessness (PEH) in the US have primarily taken place in...
Introduction: In the US, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) affects 1 in 10 people. IBS is a chronic functional gastrointestinal disorder that consists of many gastrointestinal symptoms such as abdominal pain, changes in bowel movement, differences in the appearance of stool, diarrhea, constipation, increased gas, and mucus in stool. IBS causes...
This project is a personal exploration of happiness and optimism through the lens of a queer and transgender subject who experiences gender dysphoria, depression, and suicidality. Taking inspiration from Ann Cvetkovich’s (2012) Depression: A Public Feeling, this work incorporates both analysis of affective theory, especially Lauren Berlant’s theory of cruel...
Introduction: For people with bleeding disorders pain is often a daily challenge. Despite many advancements to the standard of care in recent decades, including more effective treatments, and more effective medication schedules, pain remains highly prevalent in people with bleeding disorders: existing pain treatment practices have not adequately addressed pain...
Purpose: The transition into college can be a stressful and tense time for students. This study aimed to examine the effect of peer involvement in the creation and maintenance of health-oriented habits. Behaviors such as flossing, eating breakfast, drinking water, and increasing fruit and vegetable intake were all recorded while...
Pre-med attrition is the loss of students participating in academic pre-medical programs over time. Attrition in medical school has been the subject of many studies, but pre-med attrition is less researched, despite its relevance to the emergence and performance of future medical professionals. Interviewing former pre-med students who chose other...