Mental illness is a pervasive and complex issue that affects millions of lives worldwide. Yet, despite its prevalence, misconceptions and stigmas persist, casting a dark shadow over those who suffer from these conditions. This blog aims to delve into the stigmas surrounding mental illness, shedding light on their origins, consequences, and most importantly, how we, …
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What is Anxiety? If you have experienced it, you know it’s a horrible feeling. Sometimes, we brush it off by saying we are stressed out, but anxiety is a common problem that can lead to debilitating and even tragic ends if untreated. Anxiety disorders, which include panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, phobias, …
*This article is quoted from the WHO website. Whilst the pandemic has and continues to take its toll on our mental health, the ability to reconnect through World Mental Health Day 2022 will provide us with an opportunity to rekindle our efforts to protect and improve mental health. Many aspects of mental health have been …
Cure Stigma: Sharing to Ignite More Awareness. HANDS UP if you or someone you know has NEVER had or been affected by mental illness? I asked this question recently to a room of 12 people and later to a room of 50 people, both times the response was the same. Nobody put up their hand. …
It’s Time to Break the Stigma of Depression and Suicide: In recognition of World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10th, 2018, I’d like to ask a question: Do you recognize suicide signs? In recognizing the signs, we can help break the stigma of suicide. How you ask? It’s simple! Don’t bury your head in the …
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