[…] than rebuked or feared. Haven’t we had enough of the old tropes? Perhaps Mr. King can put his talents to use in ending, rather than perpetuating, the stigma. Patrick Dylan joins the voices calling for an end to the stigma surrounding mental health conditions. His book “Safe, Wanted, and Loved” recounts his family’s […]
[…] with people exhibiting symptoms of BPD, as they believe such patients would be too difficult to treat. As someone who lives with the everyday consequences of this stigma, I want people to know that people with BPD are not consciously manipulative. They are asking for their needs to be met in the best way […]
[…] emotional support program, I’m honored to lead a team every day that helps veterans and their families improve their mental health and well-being. Unfortunately, we know that stigma is often a barrier to talking about traumatic events and mental health concerns, especially for the veterans we help. A critical part of overcoming that stigma […]
[…] the media and in popular culture. The symptoms of the disorder are often used as a plot device or in a headline to inspire fear, ultimately furthering stigma and oppression for those living with it. While highlighting the difficulties of the disorder is important in an open conversation, I also prioritize sharing the positives. […]
[…] My conditions include fibromyalgia, multiple eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and complex post-traumatic stress disorder, among others. As I’ve attended to my health issues, I’ve run into stigma — both self-imposed and from others — surrounding mental health and taking time off from daily demands to recover. It has taken me a long time […]
[…] specifically binge eating. Discussing our challenges and gaining a better understanding of each other’s experiences has been enlightening. Understanding how other disorders are perceived — and how stigma varies depending on the type of eating disorder — has given me insight into how my friends’ lived experiences vary from my own. I hope that […]
[…] medical team cannot. Integrated care also helps ensure that people are receiving the right care at the right time, which can improve outcomes and reduce costs. Addressing Stigma Mental health integration can also help address the stigma associated with receiving mental health care. Some people may hesitate to raise their mental health needs with […]
[…] special victim’s unit and specialized investigations. While incredibly rewarding at times, this career path took its toll on my physical and emotional well-being. Battling Symptoms and Stigma Nightmares, insomnia, indigestion and worrisome thoughts plagued my daily life; my family bore the burden of mood swings, bouts of frustration and sadness. I found myself […]
[…] influence your view of yourself. Millions of people in the U.S. live with major depression (and other mental health conditions), yet mental illness is still shrouded in stigma and misinformation. What we need is a cultural shift from toxic positivity to education and compassion. Shaming those who are struggling breeds more negative emotions — […]
[…] of my bipolar II came back with a vengeance. Finally, I acknowledged that the medication was the right thing for me. Recovery Requires Us to Fight Stigma Stigma is powerful, so powerful that it made me fall into multiple, avoidable depressions. So powerful that I was ashamed to tell my partner or family […]
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