Into the Fold, Episode 10: The Threat of Stereotypes
by Ike Evans The Hogg Foundation does its part to combat damaging stereotypes, particularly those that affect persons with mental health conditions. Stereotypes and stigma go hand-in-hand. Not only are they antithetical to effective, person-centered treatment, but...So You Want to Impact Mental Health Stigma? Here is Your Chance!
A recent Huffington Post blog post titled We Are People – Not Addicts, Criminals, Inmates, and Convicts by Jag Davies of the Drug Policy Alliance highlighted that today, many media outlets (including some of the most respected and recognized outlets), continue...The Lessons of Suicide
It was one of the first times I realized suicide was an option. It had never seemed real to me before. Now, I knew someone who did it. And in front of me. I wasn’t as afraid of it any more.