mental health stigma

Controversial Blog Highlights Stigma Behind Mental Illness Author: Shernide Delva A controversial blog is making its rounds on the internet this week, and it reminds us that mental illness stigma remains a real and grave problem. Considering May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, it makes sense that... Learn More

4 Things about Mental Health We Should All Respect Author: Justin Mckibben It’s a crazy world out there, but that doesn't mean we have to make it worse by labeling the people in it crazy. Whether people are willing to admit it or not, there is great power in... Learn More

New Mental Health Movement Wants to Train Millions of Americans Author: Justin Mckibben Mental health disorders, along with substance abuse and addiction, are increasingly ubiquitous among the population of the United States of America. Every day people are sick, suffering and dying due to untreated issues with mental health or... Learn More

Ohio Mandating Millions to Treat Mental Health [caption id="attachment_18396" align="aligncenter" width="467"] (This content is being used for illustrative purposes only; any person depicted in the content is a model)[/caption] Author: Justin Mckibben Today is another one of those days where I hear some news that makes me... Learn More

The Stigma of Suicide on the College Campus Author: Justin Mckibben I have written about stigma in many contexts, but regardless of the forum stigma is always one of the worst elements of any illness as it is based only on presumptions and prejudices instead of facts and... Learn More

Is Stigma Giving “Schizophrenia” a Bad Name? Author: Justin Mckibben Schizophrenia. The word has been used for a long time to describe a very mysterious mental illness. It has best been defined as a severe, chronic, and generally disabling brain and behavior disorder. Also described as a... Learn More

Social Media Strikes the Stigma Out of Suicide [caption id="attachment_16194" align="aligncenter" width="443"] (This content is being used for illustrative purposes only; any person depicted in the content is a model)[/caption] Author: Justin Mckibben Depression, social media and suicide. These words have a relationship that might not seem obvious... Learn More

5 Part Plan to Change Mental Health in America Author:Justin Mckibben In the 50 years since the implementation of the Community Mental Health Act, researchers and experts have continued to look for the answers to some of the most complex and intriguing questions concerning the mind, and the issues and... Learn More

Controversial Blog Highlights Stigma Behind Mental Illness

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