Guest Post: How to Foil Mental Health StigmaCassie Rodenberg
Stigma leads to label avoidance, which is what my latest paper[1] was about; namely, that people with mental illness know that if they come out of the closet, if they're seen with a doctor, the public will discriminate against them. One of the best ways not to be seen with other ...
travel freely, coming home to a loving family, or having all the cats and dogs in the world.But things are getting harder by the second.It can be nearly impossible just getting out of bed in the morning.Why is it so much easier giving in to negativity than it is to get out of it...
A tidal wave of intense emotions can threaten to drown people. But there are ways to deal with them and stay afloat. Give yourself permission to feel what you feel. (Usually) well-meaning people might tell you to cheer up, smile, don’t worry, calm down, etc. You might try to talk ...
Despite how commonplace it is, not that many people seek help for depression. While mental health stigma is thankfully decreasing, it’s still a big factor in people’s decision to get help. But sometimes, it’s not stigma that’s the problem—it’s that we don’t even know it’s de...
Being mentally healthy doesn’t mean we don’t have any problems in our lives. What itdoesmean is that we’re better-equipped to deal with the curveballs life throws us in a healthier way. When we make mental health care a priority, we can be more: ...
This Guide is part of a series of four Guides to reduce stigma. The Guides are for all managers, health and social workers and service staff who have to deal with stigma in leprosy and other health conditions. These Guides provide evidence-based and best-practice information from diff erent ...
How stigma interferes with mental health care. Many people who would benefit from mental health services opt not to pursue them or fail to fully participate once they have begun. One of the reasons for ... Corrigan,Patrick - 《Am Psychol》...
It’s also important to reduce the stigma around the topic. Colleges can do this by encouraging an open dialogue about mental health by organizing events, guest lectures, or panel discussions on mental health-related topics. By openly discussing mental health issues in college students, you can ...
Mental health awareness has skyrocketed in recent years. After decades of unnecessary stigma, people have started to realize the importance of tending to their emotional and mental well-being as much as they would for their physical health. Learn more ab