[…] her outstanding academic achievement. Megan’s story has touched the lives of all who know her. Family and friends who shared her journey have become enlightened about the stigma of mental illness in our society. They have learned that those living with mental illness can thrive and prosper with appropriate interventions and the ongoing medical […]
[…] considered “real.” Many of the leading actors have come out expressing the need for a more open discussion of mental health, and have made efforts to combat stigma and raise awareness. Did their personal connections and feelings toward mental illness have an impact on the production of the film? Absolutely—the film’s heart was informed […]
[…] kindness, consideration and love. Additionally, we must all recognize that being lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender is not a mental illness, although the increased stress and social stigma that accompanies being LGBT affects mental health. This fact is so beautifully illustrated in NAMI’s LGBT Recovery Perspectives Video. Adrian experienced severe depression and social anxiety […]
[…] is not a dream. Many people living with mental illness find themselves on the path of recovery made possible by treatment, support and understanding. However, barriers remain. Stigma, prejudice and ignorance present huge obstacles for many. Rather than simply talking about mental illness, we have an opportunity to take action and create a vision […]
When you have a family legacy riddled with psychosis, paranoia and suicide, the odds of avoiding these symptoms yourself don’t look so promising. Fortunately, through acceptance and a staunch commitment to her own recovery, author Anna Berry overcame those odds.
[…] deaths of their two sons and because of their love for both of them and for the Army, they have since devoted their lives to fighting the stigma that surrounds mental illness, especially in a time of war. Aside from telling an incredibly compelling story, The Invisible Front provides unique insight into what it’s like to […]
[…] volunteer position as Associate Medical Director. She is a family member of near and dear relatives who have experienced depression and psychosis, and the consequences of the stigma of hospitalization, side effects to medicine, and memory loss from ECT. She is also a psychiatrist. When she retired in mid-2014, she had spent the last […]
[…] recovery. Many women may remain silent about any mental health symptoms after childbirth. Moyer eagerly urges readers to change that. Through her memoir she raises awareness, lowers stigma and speaks up for the women affected by childbearing-related illnesses. Moyer talks about signs and symptoms as well as how mental health concerns are preventable with […]
[…] to make different choices. The CDC suggests the key to reducing suicides is to reduce risk and increase resilience. We cannot begin to reduce risk or abolish stigma or enhance resilience if we cannot even talk about the topic. We need a structured national conversation, an engaged public, an engaged media, engaged policy makers, […]
[…] would be able to have my cake and eat it too. Mental health is such a big part of the LGBTQ community. LGBTQ individuals struggle with social stigma, discrimination, prejudice, denial of civil and human rights, abuse, harassment, victimization, social exclusion and family rejection. People in the LGBTQ community face the stress of coming […]
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