Tag Archives: stigma

So Much More Needs to be Done, but….

Posted on March 15, 2014 by gatito2

I want to write about something that may be very uncomfortable for some (as if I don’t already, but is not my intention….I just need my thoughts to be out). I am currently reading the book “No Time to Say … Continue reading →

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A Mother Speaks Out About the Stigma of Mental Illness

Posted on October 16, 2013 by gatito2

Please, at some point today when you have 17 minutes to spare, please watch this video of a mother that lost her son to suicide speaking out about the stigma. She is doing much to help fight the stigma associated … Continue reading →

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Read this if you want to know what depression is really like

Posted on October 3, 2013 by gatito2

A Personal Account of Depression This is a personal account of someone’s battle with severe depression as given to me by a friend. The person who wrote this is very public and outspoken in her advocacy of mental health issues. … Continue reading →

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