A mental-health professional discusses how cultural beliefs and stigma prevented him from getting help for his depression for years. He now takes his empowering message to schools and conferences…
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When my sister Bridget and I committed to Giving Voice to Depression, we agreed to set aside the fears (and ego and privacy) of “exposing ourselves” as People With…
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Today we are posting the second part of our podcast episode “The Power of Compassion.”After hearing part one, a listener wrote and said the story Jonny and Neil shared…
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“We Cannot Continue to Overlook ‘High-Functioning’ Depression.”
1.9K Views September 21, 2017 Be first to comment
https://themighty.com/2016/05/high-functioning-depression-we-cant-overlook-the-overachievers/ Love0 Share Share Share Pin
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Here’s the link if you’d like to join us. It’s a supportive, respectful, and closely-monitored online community: https://www.facebook.com/GivingVoiceToDepression/ Love0 Share Share Share Pin
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When we spoke with Dr. Patrick Corrigan, who heads the National Consortium on Stigma and Empowerment, in the podcast episode “Fighting Stigma,” he spoke of the qualities and virtues…
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Not sure what the difference is between sad and depressed? Find out.
1K Views July 26, 2017 Be first to comment
Giving Voice to Depression recenlty devoted an episode to the question. Find the podcast on iTunes, TuneIn, SoundCloud, Stitcher, Overcast, etc. and on our website GivingVoiceToDepression.com It’s a good…
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Not sure what the difference is between sad and depressed? Find out.
2K Views July 26, 2017 Be first to comment
Giving Voice to Depression recenlty devoted an episode to the question. Find the podcast on iTunes, TuneIn, SoundCloud, Stitcher, Overcast, etc. and on our website GivingVoiceToDepression.com It’s a good…
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Perfectly Hidden Depression (Dr. Margaret Rutherford)
1.4K Views July 19, 2017 Be first to comment
A clinical psychologist reminds us that not everyone who is depressed looks or acts depressed; and the fact that hidden pain and shame still affect us. Dr. Margaret’s…
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Fighting Stigma- Stories Vs. Education (Patrick Corrigan, PsyD)
2.1K 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. Love0 Share Share Share …