Stigma

Breaking Down Stigma Through Personal Interaction

We often talk about the many myths surrounding mental illness and how these misconceptions play a role in perpetuating stigma: negative thoughts, attitudes and assumptions about a person because he or she lives with a ...
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Mental Illness: Not an Adjective

Mental Health Awareness Month is a great time to learn about how our words can contribute to stigma—especially when we use the names of mental illnesses and symptoms as adjectives. Though our society has become ...
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Shifting Our Language About Suicide

Our words have power. And when we’re talking about suicide, that power is especially significant. In recent years, media outlets and organizations have begun changing the ways they cover this difficult topic, and many of ...
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Well Community Members Share: What We Wish Others Knew About Mental Illness

Rita, who shares below Much is written about mental illnesses during May, Mental Health Awareness Month. Learning about these conditions is one important part of gaining awareness, but it’s not the only part. Another vital ...
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The Truth About Five Common Mental Illness Myths

Although mental illnesses are very common, impacting one in five people each year, they’re still misunderstood in many ways. Numerous myths about these diseases persist, and these misconceptions hurt those who live with these conditions ...
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A Well World: Equity Statement

Throughout the U.S., various mental health advocates and agencies have been promoting Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. We do this because minority people face additional challenges and obstacles in addressing mental illness than do whites. ...
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