Labels are everywhere.
We label other people and ourselves, but what do the labels “addict,” “recovering” or “unhealthy” really mean?
Labels often come with negative associations and stereotypes that get in the way of treatment and get in the way of overall health and wellness.
Melanie Haber is the Vice President of Brand Development at Recovery Brands, a truly innovative company that is working to make you more conscious about the labels you use.
She explains how you can be more mindful of the ways you talk about yourself and others, how labels may be creating barriers, and how to remove the stigma of labels and clear the way for people to get treatment that works for them.
How Personal Labels Limit You
Labels are everywhere. Have you really thought about how labeling affects you and others?
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- Segment Number: 1
- Audio File: rewired_radio/1616rr5a.mp3
- Doctors: Melanie Haber, VP of Brand Development at Recovery Brands
- Featured Speaker: Melanie Haber, VP of Brand Development at Recovery Brands
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Guest Bio:
Melanie Haber is the Vice President of Brand Development at Recovery Brands, a provider of digital addiction treatment resources such as Rehabs.com and Recovery.org.
Since January 2014, she's worked to enhance Recovery Brands' brand credibility in and outside of the industry, while growing and overseeing the research, marketing, social media, and PR departments.
She also runs the company’s New York office. Prior to joining Recovery Brands, Haber created The Helpline and strategic partnerships for The Fix, was a therapist at Trenton Psychiatric Hospital, and held various digital media positions in the entertainment industry.
She holds her B.A. in Communications from The University of Pennsylvania and her M.A. in Creative Arts Therapy from Drexel University.
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