mental health stigma

The Pitfalls of Social Media and Mental Health: A Personal Story

The Pitfalls of Social Media and Mental Health: A Personal Story

The dangers of social media on mental health has been abound in the news lately, but recently I discovered them the hard way. Of course, I’d experienced the frustration and angst that goes along with some interactions over the internet, and I’d had some disparaging remarks thrown at me in the past, but never have I felt my mental health deteriorate so rapidly and from such an onslaught.

A Mirror and Its Reflection - A Look Inside Bipolar Disorder

A Mirror and Its Reflection - A Look Inside Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar Disorder is a widely-known mental health illness, but it's still often misunderstood, and the stigma surrounding it is very real. Using a two-part spoken word piece A.S. Minor attempts to shed light on it in this article. STAND UP TO STIGMA.

5 Realistic Expectations When Dating My Mental Illness

5 Realistic Expectations When Dating My Mental Illness

What is it really like to date someone with mental health issues? Here are 5 realistic expectations when dating my mental illness.

Mental Health Fuels the Faithless: A Personal Journey

Mental Health Fuels the Faithless: A Personal Journey

"At a young age, I lost my faith, I gained an addiction, and I've been searching my whole life to reverse the two." This is a short glimpse into my journey of mental health and religion.

Mental Health and The Stigma Within Ourselves

Mental Health and The Stigma Within Ourselves

Though society has come a long way, the stigma surrounding mental health is still very real, but what role do we, as those dealing with mental illness, play in keeping it alive?