[…] portrayals of people with mental illness as violent and dangerous, which contribute to harmful stereotypes about mental illness. Inaccurate representations of mental illness create barriers to reducing stigma, forcing mental health advocates to work overtime to undo these damaging stereotypes. We need the entertainment industry to start accepting responsibility for the role they have […]
[…] front of staff and customers without paying. My other brothers’ fights escalated to serious physical violence, forcing us to call the police for help. Due to the stigma surrounding mental health conditions, particularly in our community, my brothers did not receive the interventions they needed early on. Unfortunately, by the time they received help, […]
[…] tried to convince him to go to therapy, but he refused to go, as is common among men struggling with their mental health, largely due to the stigma surrounding seeking help. I’ve dealt with anxiety for most of my life and this situation wreaked havoc on my mind. As someone who already struggled with […]
As a mental health specialist and someone who has multiple mental illnesses and associated disabilities, I am no stranger to stigma and discrimination. I have been diagnosed with borderline personality disorder, schizoaffective disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder and generalized anxiety disorder. While I do not have any physical disabilities, I have disabilities associated […]
[…] peers. Therefore, we have reason to believe that this anti-LGBTQ+ legislation will worsen the mental health of our transgender youth and adolescents, in addition to increasing the stigma experienced by an already vulnerable population. This challenge is compounded by a shortage of affirming health care providers for the transgender community. As a transgender physician […]
[…] However, younger age groups receive most suicide prevention attention. To change the broadening mental health conversation, advocacy groups, individuals and practitioners alike should embrace anti-ageism and anti- stigma efforts. Making these changes requires a deeper understanding of the current landscape and the impact of ageism. Suicide Incidence in Older Men In 2020, men aged […]
[…] emotional toll on families. Ultimately, illnesses can be emotionally taxing for anyone, and no illness is without its sacrifices. However, mental illness often presents an additional challenge: stigma. When it comes to mental health conditions, families often receive less support, compassion and understanding than those facing physical illness. Mental illness is often misrepresented and […]
[…] groups such as the International Society for Bipolar Disorders and presenting at national and international conferences. I have developed and deployed an original program to address self- stigma in bipolar disorder. But five years later, working as a therapist under my supervisor, I'm still fleshing out the nuances of inhabiting both sides of this […]
[…] dropped out of Chinese school completely, severing any ties to my parents’ native language, and with it, my ability to converse with my grandmother. Navigating the Cultural Stigma of Mental Health As I got older, I started to investigate my own mental health. I came to recognize that the things that I was experiencing […]
[…] assume that it is, no matter how much we caution that it's best not to attempt to diagnose any medical condition speculatively through the news media. Unfortunately, stigma surrounds mental illness. It's most associated with a violent stereotype. The result has always been fear, prejudice and discrimination toward anyone struggling with a mental health […]
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