8 Mental Health Stigmas to Address on World Mental Health Day
“One common mental health stigma that I’d like to see addressed on World Mental Health Day is the misconception that seeking therapy means you’re weak or broken,” says Dr. Brooke Keels, the Chief Clinical Officer at Lighthouse Recovery, an addiction treatment center in Texas.
Stigma keeps many men from seeking mental health support. These 3 shifts in thinking can help
They helped him get started with a therapist, who diagnosed him with depression—but the stigma of that only made him feel worse.  On one particularly bad night—January 2010, when he was 22—Beharry attempted suicide by jumping from a bridge.
'I quit my career due to mental health stigma - I shouldn't have to hide who I am'
Charity Mind found attitudes towards people living with mental health problems had deteriorated in the last decade.
Debunking Mental Health Myths: Breaking Stigma And Misunderstanding
Explore common myths about mental health and learn the truths that can help break stigma and promote understanding.
Public attitudes to mental health decline for the first time in 10 years
Research led by the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King's College London and commissioned by Mind warns that public attitudes to mental health have seen their first decline in over 10 years.
Empowering voices: Breaking mental health stigma
John Hoey and Mary Cannon, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, share their research around breaking mental health stigma to empower voices
Breaking the silence: Addressing mental health stigma in mining
South Africa ranks among the highest for suicide rates in Africa, with mine workers also facing dire mental health challenges.
Health professionals spread the message of ‘seeking help’ on World Mental Health Day
Thursday is World Mental Health Day and it couldn’t come at a better time. There are people struggling with their losses from the recent hurricanes, and those who are still suffering with PTSD from Hurricane Michael and COVID-19.
World Mental Health Day: Protecting your mental health during tough times
October 10 is World Mental Health Day. It's a time to raise awareness of ongoing mental health issues worldwide.
World Mental Health Day 2024: Workplace wellbeing
On World Mental Health Day, Delapré Wellbeing hosted with Action for Happiness Northamptonshire Hub, Northamptonshire Mind, Minderful and West Northamptonshire Council an event to celebrate the partnership opportunities in Northamptonshire to improve workplace wellbeing.
Businesses seek to improve workers’ mental well-being on World Mental Health Day
World Mental Health Day, a crucial reminder of the importance of taking care of mental health. The World Health Organization is utilizing this day to bring awareness to mental health, especially in regards to how it is impacted by work.
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The Discourse Around Mental Health Remains Superficial
The recent backlash musician Chappell Roan has been experiencing highlights the ways mental illness stigma intersects with ...
Sen. Velis hopes mental health discussions will overcome stigma (Letter)
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The history of mental health conditions and stigma – explored as part of a new University of Sheffield podcast
For World Mental Health Day, the second episode of the Overend Knight Medical History Podcast explores the stigma around ...
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Getting Insurance to Cover Mental Health
People often face many barriers in getting needed insurance coverage for mental health problems. There's now a new source of ...
Participation in mental health care in low-income households is substantial — here's why it matters
The high price of therapy limits access to mental health care, yet many lower-income individuals still find ways to access ...