I always have a weird reaction to hearing about a celebrity who is struggling with mental illness. I feel pity and empathy, but I also feel something akin to satisfaction. As I said, it's weird, at least on the surface.
The satisfaction is partly due, I think, to the knowledge that I'm not alone in my fight with depression. Not that I thought I was, but since we all feel that we "know" celebrities to some extent through media coverage, it's more like finding out a friend or acquaintance is...
Why is it that, in this supposedly enlightened age, mental illness still carries a stigma? Why is it that when people talking about someone... Read more »
A recent episode of NBC's "Law & Order: SVU" addressed the stigma of mental illness. Additionally, there were some excellent moments... Read more »
People who have depression, dementia and other illnesses that affect the brain still suffer from social stigma. We, as a population, like... Read more »
From a state-wide perspective, it seems the answer is no. In my local newspaper, there have been horrific stories lately about the... Read more »
This week is Mental Illness Awareness Week. Okay, let’s get aware. Following is a random traverse through history: 790,000 BC, give or... Read more »
In a recent survey by the American Psychiatric Association, more than one-third of Americans say the stigma surrounding mental illness has declined.... Read more »
According to a new study, the levels of prejudice and discrimination Americans have toward people with substance abuse problems or mental illness did... Read more »
Golden Globe and Emmy-winning actress Glenn Close is speaking out against the stigma surrounding mental illness by openly discussing her family's... Read more »
A new study finds that some parents don't want their kids to be friends with children with depression or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.... Read more »
Results from a new survey have found that many workers are hesitant to seek treatment for mental health issues, with concerns about confidentiality... Read more »
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