A former Seattle news anchor wanted to lift the stigma of the mental disorders and depression he suffered from. In a way, Eric Slocum is doing that. After writing about Slocum’s death, I received ...

Mental health conditions affect millions of people worldwide, but harmful stereotypes—like the idea that people with mental illness are dangerous or weak—still shape how these conditions are ...

With nearly one in five adults in the U.S. living with a mental illness, the stigma surrounding mental health and depression remains a significant barrier to seeking help. This article delves into the ...

Mental health stigma refers to negative beliefs people may hold about those with mental illness, which can lead to stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination. Public awareness and literacy have ...

St. Augustine of Hippo is credited with saying, "To sing is to pray twice." Though we might not know whether he was actually the one who said it, the idea that singing is its own prayer makes sense.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and Michele Brinsfield, of UPMC Western Maryland, is working to break the stigma around people seeking help. Brinsfield, a behavioral health ...

Depression can be episodic like that, coming in alternating waves of intense emotion and numbness. But I couldnt talk about it. Thats how powerful stigma is; it erodes our human instinct to call out ...

The stigma of having alopecia causes more depression and anxiety than the disease itself, new research has found. Supported by an academic research grant by Pfizer, the study surveyed 596 adults with ...

A mental health event in Chichester is helping men connect with support.

If you were diagnosed with lung disease, would you ignore it and blame it on yourself? Although mental illnesses are just as real as tumors and cancer, what causes those suffering to stay in silence?

The Food and Drug Administration recently approved the first pill to treat postpartum depression, a condition that affects around 1 in 7 women in the U.S. The disorder can become life-threatening.