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How common terminology may perpetuate mental health stigma
A few weeks ago, I read a tweet from Dr. Javeed Sukhera about terminology and …
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4 ways to help resist a deficit perspective
Deficit perspectives are sneaky. Maybe the better word is 'insidious.' They can …
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How individual providers can help address health disparities
Addressing health disparities can seem overwhelming, especially at a time when …
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13 prompts to help you reflect on your patient communication
As you might expect, I often talk with providers about their patient …
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Health literacy as an interaction, Part 2
“We’re burned by, ‘Tell ‘em what they need to know, and hope they heard.’ It’s …
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