Women hold themselves to this standard where we’re supposed to be perfect. We all have our own image of what that should be, and it doesn’t involve taking psychiatric medication. I’m walking up Lexington Avenue towards the subway on a cold Manhattan winter day from my psychiatrist’s office. It’s a route I’ve walked for five… Continue reading Not Crazy: How I Overcame My Double Standard About Taking Psychiatric Medication
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"Bird Box" Raises Mental Health Concerns Among Some Viewers
The Netflix blockbuster has received some backlash for its portrayal of individuals with mental health issues. If you read the news or take part in social media, you’ve likely heard of the new Netflix sensation Bird Box. The film, starring Sandra Bullock, is classified as a psychological thriller and is based on a novel that… Continue reading "Bird Box" Raises Mental Health Concerns Among Some Viewers
Stephen A. Smith Spouts Stigmatizing Rant About Josh Gordon's Addiction
The controversial host ranted about the Patriots wide receiver battle with addiction and mental health issues on ESPN. Perennial hot-take artist and ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith delivered a baffling on-air diatribe last week, drawing harsh criticism from the Twitterverse for his stigmatizing rant on addiction and mental health issues. Describing drug addiction as “self-inflicted”… Continue reading Stephen A. Smith Spouts Stigmatizing Rant About Josh Gordon's Addiction
Patrick Kennedy On The State Of Addiction, Suicide Rates
“If this were some other illness that evoked the same type of compassion that other illnesses receive, we would be spending dramatically more money to combat these rising suicide and overdose rates,” Patrick Kennedy said. Patrick Kennedy recently spoke to US News about the latest statistics on addiction and suicide and what he believes could… Continue reading Patrick Kennedy On The State Of Addiction, Suicide Rates