It is important to destigmatize mental health, and there is power in conversation. However, accepting the existence and impact of mental illness should not mean taking it less seriously — and self-diagnosing does just that.
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Riley said that while medications for ADHD do improve academic importance, in a society where academic performance is highly correlated with professional success and self-esteem, he chooses to see the strengths of those with ADHD.
In film and digital media classes like production methods II (PMII) and short film production, students are exposed to the process of making short films, preparing them for their careers at Baylor and beyond.
For the Baton Rouge native, Kamden said track has become something bigger than himself, and a large part of that is his family. Even in the middle of a race when he said he’s so locked in on running that nothing else exists, he can always hear his mother and grandmother in the stands. Even when they aren’t in attendance, he hears his family yelling “come on, Skip.”
This is not to say students should go around asking people whether or not they’re prescribed Adderall, and whether or not they’ve suffered from the consequences of the shortage. However, what we can all do is take this as an opportunity to be more patient with our peers and learn more about the stigma around medication.