stigma
People with mental illness represent one of the most deeply stigmatized groups in our culture. Learn more about it here.
Seven Myths About Mental Illness
People living with mental illness experience stigma everywhere. We are often faced with stigma at home, in the workplace, at school, in hospitals and doctors offices, and in public settings. People living with mental illness struggle with discrimination in a world that is largely still unaccepting of mental illness diagnoses, even today.
By Slgtlyscatt3red8 months ago in Psyche
Grief is the Mirror for Beauty. Content Warning.
This Isn’t a Healing Guide This isn’t a feel-good story riddled with toxic positivity and advice on how you should buckle up your bootstraps and get over it when you’ve suffered a great loss. Neither is it a tale of a rushed urge to heal and stop feeling pain. This story doesn’t offer any expectations or pressure – it is merely my lived experience. The unexpected moments where past wounds were surfaced long after my loss. The instances where I started to feel joy again – and the guilt that accompanied it. The paradox of feeling heartbreak and peace at once and not only being okay with that, but realizing it was the unlock to my ultimate happiness.
By Vanta Lumina8 months ago in Psyche
The Hidden Psychology of Connection
In a world more digitally connected than ever, loneliness is paradoxically thriving. As we scroll through social media feeds and interact with AI companions, we find ourselves surrounded by virtual connections that, in reality, leave us feeling more isolated than before. Eric Solomon, Ph.D., explores this paradox and reveals how the very tools meant to keep us connected might be deepening our sense of isolation.
By SophiaSoso8 months ago in Psyche
Realising I Might Be On The Spectrum (PART 1).
Diary Entry – 5 May 2025 Today, I find myself still questioning everything. The idea that I might be autistic—might be neurodivergent—feels both unreal and deeply true. I sometimes worry that people may misunderstand this possibility, that they might see it as an attempt at ableism or as though I’m misappropriating an identity that isn't mine. But this is not about labels or appearances—this is about trying to understand the roots of my experience.
By Cathy (Christine Acheini) Ben-Ameh.8 months ago in Psyche
The Silent Struggle: Understanding Suicide and the Importance of Mental Health
Suicide is a topic that is often wrapped in silence, stigma and shame to avoid and discuss many. But it is a reality that affects the lives of millions of people each year, and understanding of causes, warning signs and support helps help cope with this growing crisis. Suicide is a complex topic that involves not only the outcome of a person's personal struggles, but also mental, emotional, social and ecological factors. This story explores how important it is to understand suicide, the mental health crisis that is coming, and how we can work together to save lives. Every year, millions of people around the world fight with the idea of suicide. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 700,000 people die from suicide every year. This is a person every 0 seconds. Many other difficult challenges in mental health in the battle of silence for everyone who dies from suicide. These people are often invisible, their pain is hidden beneath the layers of everyday life, hidden in the façade of normalcy.
By Abrar Siddik8 months ago in Psyche
Stoicism vs FOMO
Have you ever woken up or relaxed for a moment and opened TikTok, hoping to find content that refreshes your mind? But instead of meaningful or uplifting content, you end up seeing people parodying a song that actually has deep lyrics — but it’s been turned into background music for silly, meaningless dances. Sadly, these moves become templates, copied by hundreds or maybe thousands of people (mostly young), just to gain recognition or land on the FYP (For You Page). Even worse, these types of content get watched by thousands, commented on, and go viral, until the creator forgets why they even made the video in the first place.
By Dimas Seti Aditya9 months ago in Psyche
It's NOT a Sign of Weakness. Top Story - May 2025. Content Warning.
In my last story, I discussed the topic of mental health and Boston Red Sox player Jarren Duran. Duran exchanged words with a Cleveland Guardians fan during a recent game, which the fan responded with an insensitive remark, referring to the outfielder's suicide attempts in 2021 and 2022. I condemned that fan for his actions and should face some sort of punishment from MLB and/or the Guardians organization. Duran has previously been open about his struggles with depression. He has full support from his fellow Red Sox players and the organization. He's not the only player who has been open about their mental health. Dansby Swanson of the Chicago Cubs recently revealed on a podcast that he also had difficulties with alcohol on top of his mental health issues during the early stages of his career. Last year, I watched an ad from MLB about in times of difficulties, there's always people that will support you unconditionally. People tend to forget that athletes are regular individuals, too. I never put anyone famous on pedestals, because you never know what they're going through. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, which has been observed in the United States since 1949. Athletes, celebrities, and everyday people like me are sharing our stories in order to let others know that they're not alone. One of the misconceptions that I dislike the most about mental health is that seeking help for it or discussing your struggles with it means that you're a weak person. This will only make people reluctant or hesitant to seek help. That's the reason why there's so much stigma behind it. Just because someone is depressed, it doesn't mean that they're less of a person. Someone asking for help when they're feeling down should be commended, not chastised. If you know someone who is suffering from mental health problems, support them unconditionally, because they need all of it.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 9 months ago in Psyche
