Episode 3 - Ray's Excoriation Disorder Story

In our third episode, we hear from Ray, an undergraduate student at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Ray shares with us her experience with Excoriation Disorder and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), as well as her experiences with self-stigma and being an Asian-American student.

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Resources

Excoriation Disorder/GAD specific-resources:

Mental Health America - Excoriation Disorder

NHS - Excoriation Disorder

National Institute of Mental Health - GAD

Emergency/Crisis Resources:

UM Hospital Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES): 742-936-5900 (24 hours, 7 days a week)

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) (24 hours, 7 days a week)

LGBT Suicide Hotline: 1-866-4-U-TREVOR

Other Community Mental Health Resources:

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) http://caps.umich.edu/

Campus Mind Works http://www.campusmindworks.org/

Depression Center http://www.depressioncenter.org/

UHS https://www.uhs.umich.edu/mentalhealthsvcs

Services for Students with Disabilities https://ssd.umich.edu/

Wolverine Wellness: https://uhs.umich.edu/wolverine-wellness

The Corner Health Center: https://www.cornerhealth.org/

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Funded by: Naveed Arif Iqball Award for Mental Health Advocacy and Stigma Reduction (Eisenberg Family Depression Center)

Music credit: Blue Dot Sessions (https://www.sessions.blue/): Lahaina, Cloud Harbor

Podcast assistance: Justin Schell and the Shapiro Design Lab (University of Michigan)