Category Archives: Mental Illness

10 Common Myths about Mental Illness | One Sober Life

Mental illness is Not Common 1 of 4 Americans will experience a diagnosable mental disorder in their lifetime. In many cases, this is way more.

Mental Illness & The Male Gaze – Anne Thériault | Guerrilla Feminism

Lord knows I'd wanted to like it; as someone who is both a writer and a woman living with mental illness, I probably idolize La Plath more than I should and am always eager for more media about her. The problem was that this …

When You Are Scared or No Longer Care – Mental Illness & Violence

Thomas C. Weiss writes on the topic of mental illness and violence, and includes his own personal experiences.

What I Want You to Know about Mental Illness | World of Psychology

What I Want You to Know about Mental Illness. By Whitney Hawkins ~ 2 min read. Even on my worst days, I feel extremely lucky to have my job. It grants me the opportunity to hear stories and engage with people in the most …

Those with Severe Mental Illness Rarely Tested for Diabetes …

Despite the fact that individuals with severe mental illness (SMI) are two to three times more likely to have type II diabetes than the general population, low-income patients on Medicaid are rarely screened for it, according to a …