Halloween horror brings out the best in online campaigning
Wednesday night brought to the attention of the mental health world an appalling example of stigma.
View ArticleSome thoughts on stigma
There is still great stigma in admitting to a mental health problem, particularly when you are male, and particularly in such testosterone-filled environments as the world of professional sport.
View ArticleLiving with stigma in Malawi
Malawi can seem very different from the UK, and it can be hard to draw comparisons, but listening to peoples stories it is clear that the stigma and discrimination greatest problem that people face.
View ArticleRaising mental health awareness in Malawi will be a long difficult journey
Last week I blogged about my recent experience of visiting Malawi to deliver capacity building training with disabled people’s organizations to increase their collective advocacy and participation...
View ArticleMental illness does not necessarily incapacitate someone
Christopher Tolmie is a student film maker from Glasgow. His short film, ‘Mental: A Family Experience’, won best ‘Youth Perspective’ film at the SMHAFF international film awards in October 2013....
View ArticleEating Disorders should demand respect from all of us
Ilona Burton is a researcher and journalist writing on eating disorders and other mental health issues. As part of Eating Disorders Awareness Week, she writes about stereotypes and misconceptions...
View ArticleScott Stossel, Editor of the The Atlantic, on anxiety, resilience, and the...
Scott Stossel is the editor of American online magazine, The Atlantic and author of bestselling book My Age of Anxiety. Here, Stossel talks to us about his struggles with generalized anxiety disorder,...
View ArticleIs Access To Work Doing Enough To Secure Disabled People Employment?
Despite rising employment figures of those with disabilities, we question whether the government’s Access To Work scheme is doing enough. A lot of coverage in the news recently has brought to light a...
View ArticleNo Health Without Mental Health: The First 100 Days and Beyond
The Mental Health Foundation is a member of the Mental Health Policy Group, alongside the Centre for Mental Health, Rethink, RCPsych, Mental Health Network, NHF Confederation, and Mind. As part of the...
View ArticleJulian’s Story: “The stigma that still surrounds mental illness is remarkable...
I am never completely free of depression, even when I’m well. Every day involves some form of confrontation with depressive symptoms. Some days are easier than others but respite remains for me...
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