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Early Intervention Could Have Changed My Life
The signs of mental illness were all there, but the stigma of mental illness prevented anyone from noticing or speaking up. -
Battling Mental Health Symptoms and the Consequences of Stigma
These illnesses do not change who we are and embracing that fact will allow a cultural shift. -
The Consequences of Stigma Surrounding Schizophrenia
The cycle of social stigma and misinformation compounds the challenges of managing a mental health condition. -
No Illness, Mental or Physical, is Shameful
By normalizing my experience, I hope to play a part in removing the stigma and fear surrounding mental health. -
Mental Illness Is Not a Joke: Fighting Stigma in Pop Culture
Harmful language and careless jokes litter our social media feeds and flood our screens. -
Unpacking Narcissism and Stigma
When we simply examine symptoms of narcissism on their own, we lose sight of systems that create such personalities. -
DID Stories Are Riddled with Stigma: I Want to Tell a More Accurate One
Why are we so afraid of people who have survived trauma? -
Developing Effective Anti-Stigma Interventions
Anti-stigma interventions must seek to do what’s best for people living with mental illness, first and foremost. -
Inpatient Psych Care: What Movies Get Wrong and Why It Matters
We can start to challenge the terrorizing depictions on our screens. -
Fighting Internalized Stigma and Changing My Attitude
Throwing around careless language, I quickly realized, did not make me feel better.
