stigma

People with mental illness represent one of the most deeply stigmatized groups in our culture. Learn more about it here.

On Loving Ourselves Through Our Triggers
Just before I went to get dressed yesterday evening to attend a show my partner has been raving about, I got a message from the friend of a friend. Or former friend of a friend. An acquaintance.
By Martha Madrigal3 years ago in Psyche
You Don't Have To
I’m going to start off by saying I will be mentioning Autism, wanting to unalive myself, and some other potentially sensitive content. So if you need to check out here, please do.
By Dan-O Vizzini3 years ago in Psyche
Remembering Raymond
September is Suicide Awareness Month, and today is the birthday of a dear one who lost his life to suicide. Below is my remembrance of him, written on the second birthday after his death; it's now been eight years since he left us and it's still unimaginable.
By Cheryl Wray3 years ago in Psyche
She then walked me on very fast
‟ ‟ say I don’t care—but if he was to come to our house with his great, shining, lumpy forehead night after night till he was as old as
By YouTH3 years ago in Psyche
MisUnderstood
From early on in life, many empaths' are misunderstood. Their traits may be seen as flaws until they learn how to work with their extraordinary gifts.
By Liza Spiridon3 years ago in Psyche
Why I am raising money for “Young Minds” charity.
It is not a secret for anyone at this point that I feel very strongly about the subject of mental health, as well as destroying the stigma that surrounds it. I mean, it even says in my bio, both here and on Instagram that I am a mental health advocate. And since I started a fundraiser for YoungMinds charity on my birthday last month, I thought this is a good time to elaborate on the subject a bit more. To make it more personal, more transparent. To tell a story about a real life experience.
By Eva Smitte3 years ago in Psyche
Mental Health & Libido
Reproductive wellness is more than just the health of the reproductive system – it also includes human sexuality! For many folks, sexuality is an essential part of their life and well-being – studies show that many women consider sex important to their quality of life but there are often significant barriers to accessing the resources they need (1).
By Emily the Period RD3 years ago in Psyche
Bringer of light
“I hear voices but you don't believe me, when you believe in God but you never heard him! » Patsy Hage She remained unanswered, but she still dont give up.
By Valentina Savage3 years ago in Psyche
How to Overcome The Stigma Of Mental Health
“Mental illness is among the most stigmatized categories. People are ashamed of being mentally ill. They fear to disclose their condition to their friends and confidants and certainly to their employers”. Elyn.R.Saks.
By Urooj Khan3 years ago in Psyche
Shocking Facts On Abuse Against Men
In today's culture, awareness is spreading. There are many cultural issues that were swept under the rug for decades, and starting with my generation, we are yanking the cover off them. LBGT rights and awareness, mental illness, global warming, and of course, abuse.
By Hope Martin3 years ago in Psyche
I am autistic, not an alien
The challenges Being autistic has its challenges. It is a fact that we live in a world led by and meant for neurotypical individuals. When you stand out from the crowd, you tend to be the odd one out. Being different is kind of forbidden; it seems to be a bad thing.
By Neurodivergent_ai3 years ago in Psyche
I Came Out to My Brother Last Night
I am not shy about telling people I live with major depression episodes. But when the worst symptoms hit, I tend to keep my head down and wait until they pass. Rarely does anyone see me during them. Until yesterday. I awoke with the black sludge already pulsing through my brain and veins, and it took all my physical might to slide one leg, then the other, over the side of the bed. Push my feet against the floor. And assemble my bones and muscles to standing position.
By Catherine Kenwell3 years ago in Psyche