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Category Archives: stigma
Stigma and Eating Disorders by @Katiecatharsis
Eating disorders tend to be very stigmatized by the media and are usually mentioned in conjunction with celebrities who have lost a tiny bit of weight and are suddenly classed as ‘anorexic’. There are many stigmas about eating disorders and … Continue reading
Frozen and Mental Illness
Even though the movie Frozen has been out for months, I just saw it for the first time the other day. Right away, I related to Elsa and the whole “conceal, don’t feel, don’t let them know” mentality surrounding her … Continue reading
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Guest Post about OCD by Rebecca
I’m Rebecca, a 21 year old from the North of England and I have OCD. I thought I’d start off by taking a photo of my hands. You’re probably looking at them wondering where the cracks and sores are, after … Continue reading
Guest Post by Chelsey Sidler-Lartey
“Are you sure you want to post that? Everyone will know,” my wife asked. “I know. That’s the point. I’m not hiding anymore,” I replied as I hit “publish”. I have received nothing but positive feedback since I started my … Continue reading
Guest Post: Mental Illness Stigma at Work by Stephanie Shantz
I’ve lived with mental illness for my entire life. When I was little and visitors came by, I would dash to my room and hide for hours, too fearful of interaction with people I did not know well. On one … Continue reading
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Tagged anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, end the stigma, mental health, mental illness, social anxiety, stigma, workplace
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Guest Post: “Stigma” by Jay Davies
“Stigma” was originally posted on the author’s blog, Nothing Showing. Follow Jay Davies on Twitter: @NothingShowing stig·ma ˈstigmə/ noun noun: stigma; plural noun: stigmata; plural noun: stigmas 1. a mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person. “the stigma of mental … Continue reading
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Tagged end the stigma, mental health, mental illness, mental illness stigma, post traumatic stress disorder, PTSD, stigma
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A Look at Stigma
I recently asked our Facebook fans and Twitter followers to answer the following: “What does stigma mean to you? How has it affected you or someone you know?” Here are their responses: “The stigma casts those dealing with a mental illness out … Continue reading
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Tagged depression, end the stigma, mental health, mental illness, mental illness stigma, stigma, stigma of mental illness
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end the stigma 