Reducing the stigma around mental health
By Tina Blacksmith Mental illness really is as bad as it sounds. It’s hard to believe it’s already been over a month since Chester passed away. I remember, actually quite fondly, listening to Linkin Park every single day for a long period of time during my teen years. His memory Continue Reading
By Alison Cervoj Stigma I want to talk to you about stigma, and at the same time share part of my experience of mental illness and continual recovery, which comes complete with the occasional relapse. We need to talk about mental illness to help to end the stigma. What bothers Continue Reading
By Dan Briggs I’ve tried to make a conscious effort to stop using the word ‘normal’, because what does it actually mean? What is normal? And who decides it? Because I have depression, am I somehow abnormal? For too many years my depression defined me. I was made to feel Continue Reading
Stigma is all around us and can be found in many different places, taking many different forms. Some is very overt, from the person fired from their job. To the one verbally and physically abused by those close to them. Then there are the more subtle such as little jibes Continue Reading
By 1in4 Has stigma improved? It’s one of the vital questions when it comes to tackling the currently ever-increasing mental health epidemic. Anyone who has ever suffered from a mental health condition is likely to tell you that stigma has played a large part in their journey. Perhaps it stopped Continue Reading
By 1in4 Our second Sunday Survey post relates to how comfortable people feel discussing their mental health in the workplace. Mental Health in the Workplace Statistics Depending on the study you view, either 1 in 5 or 1 in 6 employees will suffer from a mental health condition at some Continue Reading
By Becca Thorpe Tired. A word with so many meanings. ‘I’m tired’ could translate as ‘I need to sleep’, but it could also mean ‘I’ve had enough’. I have. Being tired is exhausting Every task takes twice the effort of someone who isn’t tired. It’s difficult to do everything you Continue Reading
By Amysboarderlineworld Mental health in general seems to be everywhere at the moment – which is great. I have also noticed that there has been a big increase in the talk around men and boy’s mental health. Fantastic. About time. Did you know that the biggest killer in men under Continue Reading
By AmysBoarderlineWorld As most of you know I suffer with BPD – borderline personality disorder, amongst other things. I have spoken briefly about it and how it effects me, but I have always held back just a little bit. Scared of peoples reactions. Being judged, Or that awful thing I Continue Reading