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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,

This Woman Is Taking A Stand Against People Who Say Mental …

An article in the Sydney Morning Herald gave advice to employers on how to spot an employee who might be "faking" their mental illness….

Hayden Panettiere: “There is no 'overcoming' postpartum depression”

Actress Hayden Panettiere was among the stars at last week's Critics' Choice Awards, making her first public appearance since she announced that she had entered a treatment facility to seek help for postpartum depression …

Number of mental health nurses falls 10% | Society | The Guardian

“These shocking figures raise serious concerns about the future of our mental health services,” said Luciana Berger, Labour's shadow minister for mental health. “At a time when there is growing demand and staff are being …

Lena Dunham Challenges The Stigma Surrounding Mental Illness …

The stigma surrounding mental health has prevented many from seeking treatment. Given that one in four people are affected by a mental disorder at some point in their lives, it's alarming that only about 40 percent of those …