[…] has never known a spring where she didn’t put on a Madsen Mania team shirt and support her daddy and two older siblings. She has been smashing stigma and talking about NAMI her entire life. Team Madsen Mania The impact NAMIWalks has had on our family extends to those around us as we openly […]
[…] struggle with similar disorders, but still live fulfilling lives. I feel as though there’s been a lot of improvement in destigmatizing mental illness, but that doesn’t mean stigma is completely dead yet—and a recent experience I had exemplifies that fact. I was at a dinner with my boyfriend, his coworker and her fiancé and […]
[…] and queer) communities remain taboo. Many LGBTQ people, like Sarah, have been silenced or rejected when discussing mental illness, likely compounding thoughts of helplessness, isolation and depression. Stigma—along with homophobia and transphobia—is likely what leads to this community’s disproportionately high rates of suicide. A 2015 review found that lesbian, gay and bisexual individuals are […]
[…] of stakeholders, including the community, is imperative. From hospitals and housing agencies to the justice system, care providers and beyond—if we want to increase mental health awareness, break stigma and help those struggling access treatment, whole community engagement is critical. I live in North Carolina, where more than 500,000 people receive mental health care each year. And […]
[…] called the deaths “preventable tragedies.” On one hand, engaging directly with this topic in a public forum is a step in the right direction toward reducing the stigma associated with mental illness and suicide. On the other hand, there are more productive ways of responding when suicide shows up in the news. The most common […]
[…] in our midst. Help us to identify mental illness as the disease it is, that we might have courage and wisdom in the face of ignorance and stigma. Inspire us as we seek to overcome fear, acquire knowledge, and advocate for compassionate and enlightened treatment and services. Lead us as we open our hearts […]
[…] spoke in whispers about cancer. And while today we can speak about cancer and other diseases of the body freely, mental illness still carries with it a stigma and prejudice that prevents so many from seeking the help we need. But Judaism understands that emotional and spiritual pain are as real and serious as […]
[…] spoke in whispers about cancer. And while today we can speak about cancer and other diseases of the body freely, mental illness still carries with it a stigma and prejudice that prevents so many from seeking the help we need. But Judaism understands that emotional and spiritual pain are as real and serious as […]
[…] partners in building sustainable coalitions in support of people living with mental health conditions. It is designed to bring people together from across communities to reduce the stigma of mental illness; activate and engage communities at the grassroots level to provide support for individuals impacted by mental health issues; and help them find local […]
[…] future. Part of my future is going to be making sure that people who are struggling can get the help they need when they need it. The stigma surrounding mental health — both at the individual and societal level — discourages people from taking the steps I took. Even when people want to reach […]
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