[…] effects of mental illness, the issue of mental health awareness and education is especially close to my heart,” Aaron said. “Since society has placed such a large stigma on such issues, it is extremely difficult for those affected by mental illness to speak out about their struggles, especially on a college campus. This is […]
[…] a question about what the film means for people struggling with mental illness. “I don't think that we're going to stop until we get rid of the stigma of mental illness—I know David won't, and I hope this helps,” she said. “It's just so – it's so bizarre how in this world you have […]
[…] public awareness of mental illness. NAMI's Rona and Ken Purdy Award is presented annually to an individual or group who have made a major contribution to reducing stigma associated with mental illness and promoting treatment. With the NHL's support and the participation of the other six Canadian teams in the league, the Canucks launched […]
[…] anything worth doing well. In the end, sharing my story without reservation has liberated me. Knowing that my work has played some small part in reducing the stigma surrounding mental illness or in giving hope to another person living with it—that’s a good feeling. Many parts of your story had me literally laughing out […]
Dr. Geoffrey Phillips is helping fight the stigma of mental illness through his Happy Circle trilogy, written “for all ages and all brains.”
[…] break down the barriers facing access to mental health care, for friends and family to support one another and for us as a nation to destroy the stigma attached to mental illness. Throughout the past year the efforts of the National Dialogue focused on five areas. Media Campaigns. Media organizations nationwide heeded the president’s […]
[…] thoughts should always be taken seriously," said NAMI Executive Director Mary Giliberti, J.D. "In many cases, the individuals, friends and families affected by suicide feel shame or stigma that prevents talking openly about the issue. Having one conversation can help someone through a troubling time." To help erase the stigma around mental illness, NAMI […]
[…] to adopt the early intervention program so that more middle school and high school students will have access to the program, that is designed to reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness and help young people get the treatment they need. “Mrs. Gore is a woman of extraordinary insight, courage and compassion whose advocacy has […]
[…] discussions around the topic of mental health. Millions of Americans are touched by mental illness directly or indirectly on a daily basis and because of the persistent stigma surrounding mental health conditions, many in need of help and support don’t often seek it out—sometimes with tragic results. As a community of young professionals, our summer […]
Every time we experience a tragedy like this, people with mental illness are drawn into the conversation. The truth is that the vast majority of violence is not perpetrated by people with mental illness. Statements to the contrary only serve to perpetuate stigma and distract from the real issues.
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