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Please, Don’t React; Respond
Learn the common reactions that can be harmful to someone experiencing a mental health problem and the responses to use instead. -
Realizing the Impact of Mental Illness on My Family
"I was naïve to think that mental illness had nothing to do with me. Even as I trained to help others understand and cope with mental illness, my own stigma against the label was deeply ingrained." -
Overcoming Barriers to Recovery
"When we band together as a set of people with lived experiences and allies within the community, we can change public opinion on substance use disorders and recovery. Together, we can move from shame to celebration and become a powerful, positive force for lasting recovery." -
Moving Beyond the Shame Fog
Self-stigma can lead to feeling ashamed of living with mental illness. Rev. Ed refers to this shame as a fog that can slow down our journey towards recovery. Here's how he overcame his shame fog.
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Why I Don’t Say My Son ‘Committed’ Suicide
Often, the terminology we use to describe suicide is offensive to those who have lost loved ones. Here is one mother's account of why we shouldn't use the phrase "commited suicide." -
The Power to Create Change Comes from Within
Stories of living fully with mental illness can help reshape society’s bias and inspire others living with mental illness. Rather than stigmatizing ourselves and others, we can power a cycle of hope and recovery through our stories. -
When Stigma Prevented Me from Getting Help
"I'm not alone in waiting so long to get medical help. For many, it takes years to tell someone after the first warning signs appear. The main reason? Stigma." -
Shutting Down Five Misconceptions About Depression
Depression is not a phase, it's not just a bad day, it's not something that can be easily fixed by eating clean or yoga. Depression is a mental illness. -
Overcoming Stigma
Learn what the seven different types of stigma are and how to overcome them. -
An Ode to Schizophrenia
"My mind split, but it seemed to repair itself enough to get by. I learned one thing that proved to be true in the real world: When you struggle with an invisible disease, many won’t believe you."