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How the “Laziness Myth” Affects Those with Mental Illness
As I have navigated a variety of mental and physical health challenges, I have learned just how damaging this myth can be. -
Finding Emotional Well-Being as an Indigenous Woman in America
Our complex and traumatic history, ongoing oppression and internal identity crises all weigh heavily on our emotional well-being and mental health. -
How to Describe Borderline Personality Disorder to Those Who Don’t Understand
I’ve learned that what matters most is speaking my truth to the best of my ability. -
Why Labels Can Be Harmful When You Have Mental Illness
With each new diagnosis and label, understanding and accepting myself became even more challenging. -
My Son’s Breakup Was About My Mental Illness
I tell my son that a loving partner is someone who won’t let stigma get in the way of loving you. -
How I Dealt with Mental Health Discrimination in the Church
Mental illness doesn’t make me a “bad Christian.” -
My Experience with Diagnostic Overshadowing
The assumption that physical symptoms must be psychosomatic is dangerous to people with mental health conditions. -
Overcoming Stigma: Helping People Accept Their Mental Illness Diagnoses
What caregivers and providers can do to reduce stigma and help people with mental illness accept their diagnoses