“I’m like ‘bubbles, glitter!’ No, it’s not always that way. I am someone who takes a medication for her anxiety and depression.”
Tag: mental health stigma
"Patriot Act" Host Hasan Minhaj Talks Mental Health, Stigma
“I remember telling my dad, ‘I’m feeling really sad.’ He’s like, ‘Drink some water and take a nap.’ Ironically, if you know someone who is drinking and sleeping all day, they might be depressed.”
Comedian Gary Gulman: Opening Up About Depression Has Been "A Reward"
“The easiest way and the most comfortable way for me to address anything real is to make jokes about it.”
Alanis Morissette Details Postpartum Depression On "Stop The Stigma"
“This time around, it’s less depression, it’s more anxiety and a little more of the compulsive, obsessive thoughts,” the “You Oughta Know” singer shared.
Jane Pauley Talks Bipolar Diagnosis, Ending Stigma
“Words have power. The word ‘stigma’ is its own stigma. So every time you say ‘stigma,’ it is a reminder for people like me that I’m fighting two wars.”
Julie Andrews: Therapy “Saved My Life, In A Way”
The icon detailed her experience with therapy on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
"Joker" Hit With Backlash For Its Depiction Of Mental Illness
“This plot plays to the unfortunate and false stereotype that people with mental illness are violent,” one mental health expert laments.
Mental Illness Isn’t Associated With Gun Violence, Study Confirms
Researchers say the findings should have implications for public policy as the nation struggles to respond to an epidemic of gun violence.
Lake Bell Details Traumatic Home Birth To Destigmatize Psychiatric Meds
“I barely take Advil but I was like, this is absolutely imperative in order for me to function.”
Starbucks Set To Improve Mental Health Benefits For Employees
The company is encouraging employees to “break the stigma and really normalize that your mental health is just as important as your physical health.”
