Monthly Archives: September 2016

There are many misperceptions about mental illness and its treatment that contribute to stigma. People may incorrectly assume that the feelings that accompany anxiety anddepressive disorders can be willed away with the right amount of discipline, or that seeking help … Continue reading →

We hear about people’s experiences with mental illness and we may see how someone behaves as a result of a mental health challenge, and we can empathize. But it’s hard to imagine experiences very different from the way we experience … Continue reading →

New research estimates that one in 13 people will experience a psychotic episode by the time they are 75.1 Most often that experience will happen during adolescence or young adulthood. However, for about one quarter of people it occurs after … Continue reading →

More than two-thirds of U.S. adults have smartphones, and among young adults 18 to 29 years, more than 85 percent have smartphones. Researchers are looking to tap into this growing smartphone use for new ways to improve mental health research … Continue reading →

The practice of mindfulness is linked to wide-ranging health benefits and has gained tremendous popularity in recent years as a strategy for self-care. What is mindfulness? UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center defines mindful awareness as “paying attention to present moment … Continue reading →

Often, the stigma you experience because of your mental illness can seem as bad, if not worse, than the symptoms of your mental illness. Here are some strategies for dealing with stigma: Reach out to friends, family and co-workers. This … Continue reading →

Before you can fight stigma you need to arm yourself with information about many of the common mental illnesses that adults and children are diagnosed with. This is not an exhaustive list, but a start in understanding many conditions that … Continue reading →

Being diagnosed with a mental illness can be a life changing experience. Talking about it with friends, family, peers and co-workers can help to shatter the stigma that surrounds mental illness. Here are a few points to help you get … Continue reading →

Talking with friends and family about your mental illness can be difficult; and stigma, unfamiliarity and frequent misunderstanding about mental illness can add to the challenge. Deciding who to talk to is a personal decision—some people may be comfortable sharing … Continue reading →