“She opened the door for her peers to also come out and not feel shamed by this illness and she is a real hero in my family,” Kennedy said.
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Demi Lovato Dealt With Mental Health, Body Shaming After Overdose
It’s been one year since Lovato’s near-fatal overdose that made headlines.
How Lack Of Diversity In Mental Health Jobs Affects Communities Of Color
Around 86% of psychologists in the US are white.
"Psych Ward" Escape Room To Get New Theme After Backlash
The use of mental health patients in fear-based entertainment has been long debated.
How Hip Hop's Relationship With Mental Health Is Changing
Kid Cudi, Big Sean and Jay-Z are just a few of the hip-hop artists who are helping to break mental health stigma by being open about therapy, depression and anxiety.
Ariana Grande Among The Dozens Of Celebs Helping To End Mental Health Stigma
People magazine has given props to Ariana Grande and 45 other celebs who have opened up about their mental health.
Beauty Queen Tackles Mental Health Stigma In The Asian Community
Sophia Ng is using her platform as Miss Global to “remove the stigma that exists around mental health.”
New Photo Exhibit Shows "99 Faces" Of People With Mental Illness
“We have champions in all walks of life. I was like, where are the champions of schizophrenia and bipolar?” said the exhibit’s creator.
Gaslighting and Mental Health: How the Medical System Failed Me
Medical gaslighting — when a health care provider tells you that your symptoms are all in your head or it’s just stress — can take an enormous toll on your mental health.
Glenn Close Discusses Mental Health Stigma
The “Damages” actress spoke about the stigma surrounding those with mental health issues during a recent lecture. Golden Globe winner and vocal mental health advocate Glenn Close took another opportunity to speak on the dangers of stigma against mental illness during a recent lecture in central Ohio. The renowned actress was invited to speak as… Continue reading Glenn Close Discusses Mental Health Stigma