Category Archives: Stigma

Calgary Flames Players Raising Mental Health Awareness

Calgary Flames players, past and present are among the millions showing support for the 'Let's Talk' hash tag, raising awareness of mental health issues.

Bipolar Disorder for Dummies, 3rd Ed. | Psych Central

But that's exactly the point — and the beauty — of the latest edition of Bipolar Disorder for Dummies by board-certified psychiatrist Dr. Candida Fink and Joe Kraynak, MA. It's a book primarily meant for those diagnosed with …

Thousands have been abused by Isis and their mental health is …

Thousands have been abused by Isis and their mental health is shattered. Yazidi survivors of rape, violence and forced exile are getting help for physical ailments, but there is a crying need for mental health care. Refugees …

Language Matters When Referring to Mental Illness | Psych Central …

New research suggests even subtle differences in how you refer to people with mental illness can affect levels of tolerance. In a first-of-its-kind study,

Warrior Moms Educate on Postpartum Depression | Fit Pregnancy

Warrior Moms use the hashtag #MeditateOnThis to speak out against the stigma surrounding postpartum depression after author Marianne Williamson criticized meds.