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The Mental Health Movement in the Workplace

[…] policies and values supporting mental health. Company leadership at all levels should: Foster a culture in which seeking help is a sign of strength. Reject and prohibit stigma. Encourage open and honest discussions with employees about mental health issues, including anonymous feedback on workplace policies. Reinforce that “health” includes physical health andmental health. Recognize the […]

What Does It Mean to Be a Mental Health Advocate?

[…] struggles. They remind us that we are not at fault. They remind us that there is light, healing and hope throughout this journey. They shatter stereotypes and stigma associated with mental illness.    As an example, my dear friend Daisy Martinez wrote a letter to herself on her social media account about her struggles […]

My Faith Saved Me

[…] are offered through religion and spiritual practices and the impact of religious and faith-based community supports for people with mental illness. As we work towards removing the stigma surrounding mental health and improving access to services, we should also work with faith-based and religious communities to improve communication, educate about issues surrounding religion and […]

To All the Professors and Teachers of Those with Invisible Illnesses

[…] with An Invisible Illness   Tracy Riggs is a professional photographer (www.cmbtphotography.com) and writer. She deals with several invisible illnesses in her and loved ones' lives and is passionate about lessening the stigma of those with invisible illnesses (www.spotlightonstigma.com). She has one daughter in college and is in a steady relationship with a fellow photographer.

Impacting Mental Health Resources with Your Vote

[…] a national shortage of mental health providers. Millions of Americans may not seek help when they need it because they lack access, have lost insurance coverage, fear stigma or do not know where to go or who to talk to. Critical mental health programs, such as crisis response teams, jail diversion services, inpatient psychiatric […]

Building Resilience During a Difficult Year

[…] of asking for help and support when they need it. Although we still have a long way to go, this represents a big step forward in reducing stigma, increasing awareness of the need for services and giving people the information and tools they need to better support their mental health.  These silver linings are […]

My Emotions During My Husband’s Bipolar Episodes

[…] is something I can never fully understand. It is hard.   Loneliness As much as we don’t want it to be true, there is still a certain stigma surrounding mental health. Because of this, we keep his battle private. I don’t talk to anyone about these episodes that are so very real and scary. […]

Finding a Partner Who Accepts My Mental Illness

[…] them to please him. Things got bad, and I ended up in the hospital. This was now the second romantic relationship where I’ve had to confront the stigma of mental illness. And honestly, it roused a sense of fear inside me that I might never find love.  When I asked him why it was […]

Overcoming Low Self-Worth with Anxiety, Depression and ADHD

[…] enjoyed writing, but Angela has only recently begun using it as an outlet for her ADHD, anxiety and depression. She has become an advocate for ending the stigma around mental health through vocalizing her own difficulties. Angela believes the best tool for those struggling is surrounding yourself with positive supporters and discussing the challenges […]

Reaching Out to a Loved One with Substance Use Disorder

Substance use is no small problem. It affects a vast amount of people in lasting and pervasive ways. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), 27 million people are problem drug users. Chances are, you are more likely than not to have a loved one who either has, or is currently coping with, […]