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 …
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The Mistake of Removing Mental Illness From The Discussion …
There are a couple of things in common in some mass killings. One is that a weapon is used. The other is that the person doing the killing suffers from mental illness. The former is the “real problem” in some discussions.
31 Important Mental Health Tips You Should Try Right Now
I've struggled with feeling like my mental health issues aren't really that bad and that has very much affected how and when I seek treatment. My therapist told me that no matter how mild or how severe, my depression matters …
This Is What It's Like To Live With Schizophrenia – Healthy Organic
Schizophrenia is a chronic and disabling — but treatable — brain disorder affecting more than 21 million people worldwide. Of those people, only half receive treatment. Symptoms, which usually begin between ages 16 and …
Strive to be an advocate for Mental Health Awareness. Really.
We see it all around us more and more…hashtags for things like #MentalHealthAwareness. And this is great, it is. It is fan-freaking-tastic that people are speaking up more. I hashtag it too. But do we really stop to think what it …