Monthly Archives: September 2016

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 →