Category: Mental Health Stigma
I Told the Whole Office I Have Schizophrenia
“I have something I’ve wanted to say at work for a long time,” I begin. “I haven’t, because I’ve never heard of anyone ever doing […]
Honoring Loss: Tribute to Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter
Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter Source: Photo courtesy of The Carter Center Who do you want to honor? Last month the world lost a dear […]
Reducing Stigma Against Mental Illness in Latino Communities
This is part two in a three-part series. As I navigate a new diagnosis of dyslexia and the need for intervention for my child, loved […]
Supporting Latino Men and Their Mental Health
This is part three in a three-part series. Personally and professionally, I have observed that women tend to be more comfortable discussing their feelings, their […]
Mental Illness Is an Illness
More than one in five people fatally shot by police have mental illnesses, according to a Washington Post database of fatal U.S. shootings by on-duty […]
“Mi Hijo Does Not Have Depression”
This is part 1 in a three-part series. The “controlling mother,” played by Pedro Pascal, takes us back to our childhood. Latinos add so much […]
Why ‘Engagement’ Is Better Than ‘Compliance’
Source: marekuliasz/canstockphoto People who are living with mental illness or substance misuse often have difficulty following through with the recommendations suggested by their health-care professionals. […]