Tag Archives: NIMH
The Media and Mental Illness Stigma: Have we turned a corner?
Mental health advocates say the pain of stigma is as devastating to people with mental disorders as the symptoms of illness. For many centuries mental illness was terribly misunderstood. Individuals afflicted were viewed by society as dangerously demon-possessed, were locked … Continue reading →
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Tagged Benedict Carey, bullying, celebrities, media, NIMH, Stigma
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Tucson’s “A-Team”: Jan 8 Tragedy Moves Community into Action
If like me, you’re on the shady side of 50, chances are you remember a popular ’80′s TV show called “The A-Team”. The four lead actors played a diverse group of characters with a variety of skills and talents. Each … Continue reading →
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Tagged Gabby Giffords, NIMH, psychiatry, Ron Barber, Tuscon
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