Stigma, shame and the fact depression is still (too) often seen as a weakness or failing, cause many people with the common illness to hide their struggles and pain…
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(We are taking a 2-week break to produce episodes for our fifth season.) Today’s episode is a re-broadcast of a review of the very first season of the…
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The Link Between Childhood Trauma and Depression; One Family’s Story
3.5K Views March 20, 2018 Be first to comment
We think of depression as an illness that commonly “strikes” in teen years. But for many young children, it starts much earlier. Nicholas began having suicidal thoughts at eight.…
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Fighting Stigma- Stories Vs. Education (Patrick Corrigan, PsyD)
1.9K Views July 11, 2017 Be first to comment
A leading mental illness stigma researcher reveals what does — and what does not work in fighting stigma.
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Fighting Stigma- Stories Vs. Education (Patrick Corrigan, PsyD)
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A leading mental illness stigma researcher reveals what does — and what does not work in fighting stigma.
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As we wrap up our first season, we thank everyone who has come forward to share their experience with depression. In this review, we summarize and feature highlights from…
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As we wrap up our first season, we thank everyone who has come forward to share their experience with depression. In this review, we summarize and feature highlights from…
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Sarah exposes the cunning way depression talks to us and the dark conclusions it causes us to make. She also warns us to be aware that certain birth-control methods…
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Sarah exposes the cunning way depression talks to us and the dark conclusions it causes us to make. She also warns us to be aware that certain birth-control methods…
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Putting it out there for National Mental Health Month 2017
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Talking reduces stereotypes and increases understanding. After years of silence, I am jumping in the deep end. You can’t fight stigma from the kiddie pool.