Someone says something stigmatizing or derogatory… do you call them on it? Let it go? Have an existential crisis (like me)? ARE THOSE REALLY THE ONLY OPTIONS? (Image via Flaticon)

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)

Addressing the Stigma

I was grateful for the opportunity to give this speech addressing the stigma surrounding mental illness to my cohort and policy professor. (Image via FlatIcon)

Mental Health, Thinking Out LoudKaty Dimple ManningDecember 20, 2018Stigma, stigmatizing mental illness, stigmatization, stigmatizing depression, depression stigma, anxiety, fight stigma, speech on mental health, social work, social justice, mental health journey, social constructionsComment

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)

Mental Health, Thinking Out LoudKaty Dimple ManningJune 26, 2018depression, mental illness, stigma, stigmatization, stigmatizing mental illness, stigmatizing depression, depression stigma, talk about it, mental health awareness, mental health, don't assumeComment