Confronting the Stigma of Invisible Illness

Oops, you did it again! Use the tips here to stop stigmatizing people living with invisible illness. (image via FlatIcon)

Mental Health Narratives - Onstage and in Therapy

Hannah Gadsby’s heartstring-tugging interview on The New Yorker Radio Hour is one example of why it’s crucial for patients to build their own mental health narratives. Research by Michelle Munson and Sarah Narendorf empirically explains more. (Image via FlatIcon)

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Stop Stigmatizing the Discussion of Mental Illness

Just because you talk about depression doesn’t mean you’re being crushed by depression. (Image via Flat Icon)

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Describe Depression in a Sentence

I asked friends and acquaintances how they would describe depression in one sentence. Their vulnerable, honest answers range from heartwarming to heartbreaking. (image via Flat Icon)

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