I saw a post on Facebook recently that showed a picture of nature with the title "This is an antidepressant" and next to it was a photo of antidepressants with the title "This is a lifelong addiction." I can't tell you how wrong this is in one blog post. Because of ignorant people making this, … Continue reading Stop Spreading The Stigma!
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We’re Not Crazy!
cra·zy ˈkrāzē/ informal adjective 1. mentally deranged, especially as manifested in a wild or aggressive way. I hate the word crazy when it comes to mental health. It's the epitome of mental health stigma. People believe that just because someone has a mental illness, that they are "crazy and will kill someone." While obviously that … Continue reading We’re Not Crazy!