In this TEDx talk, Dr. Rachel Tambling discusses the contribution of toxic positivity to mental health stigma. Stigma, including internalized stigma, is one of the most frequently reported barriers to seeking help for mental health and substance use concerns. Toxic positivity, and the cult of positivity in social media contributes to stigmatization of mental health challenges.
Dr. Tambling is an Associate Professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Science at the University of Connecticut and a licensed Marital and Family Therapist. Dr. Tambling’s research is centered on intervention and service utilization in behavioral health. She is specifically interested in treatment initiation, client engagement, and client processes of change during psychotherapy. Dr. Tambling is also interested in health equity, and explores ways to address barriers to health equity, including expanding the availability of couple and family therapy, and understanding the complex components of effective engagement and change during therapy. Dr. Tambling is also the Editor-in-Chief of Contemporary Family Therapy.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at [ Ссылка ]
