Mental health experts say younger Americans are helping break the stigma around mental illness and encouraging more people to ...

A Piedmont Macon Behavioral Health doctor says Mental Health Awareness Month aims to break the stigma surrounding mental ...

A former Seattle news anchor wanted to lift the stigma of the mental disorders and depression he suffered from. In a way, Eric Slocum is doing that. After writing about Slocum’s death, I received ...

With nearly one in five adults in the U.S. living with a mental illness, the stigma surrounding mental health and depression remains a significant barrier to seeking help. This article delves into the ...

As her husband struggled with his own battles, Julie Sutherland knew that her role as caregiver was tantamount to his journey ...

Mental health stigma refers to negative beliefs people may hold about those with mental illness, which can lead to stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination. Public awareness and literacy have ...

Mental Health Month is observed every May, highlighting the importance of getting help when needed. Comfort in crisis is the ...

Depression can be episodic like that, coming in alternating waves of intense emotion and numbness. But I couldnt talk about it. Thats how powerful stigma is; it erodes our human instinct to call out ...

St. Augustine of Hippo is credited with saying, "To sing is to pray twice." Though we might not know whether he was actually the one who said it, the idea that singing is its own prayer makes sense.

The stigma surrounding mental health makes many low-income descendants of immigrants opt not to pursue higher education.