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- Please do some research of your own on stigmas surrounding substance-related, addictive, and impulse control disorders. What are some of the stigmas that correspond with certain disorders? Do you believe these stigmas to be accurate or true of individuals with substance-related, addictive, and impulse control disorders? Why or why not? What are some things you might be able to do to work against stigmas related to substance use, addictive, and impulse control disorders?
- Please watch this video about individuals living with schizophrenia:
Write a reflection about your impressions of the video. Did anything stick out to you? What sorts of things did you learn from this video? How did this video change your perceptions of those with schizophrenia? In your mind, which types of symptoms would be the most distressing or debilitating in terms of schizophrenia symptoms? What are some prevalent stigmas related to psychotic-based disorders? Do you believe these stigmas to be true or false? Please be thorough in your response. Your response should be at least two paragraphs long.