Stigma of Mental Illness

The misunderstanding of individuals with severe mental disorders has increased. In addition, some use the excuse of "mental disorder" to gain access to food, lodging, and... keep reading →

Because I am passionate about defending and supporting people with disabilities, when I read the following myths, I needed to respond. These myths are not new, but... keep reading →

My family was forever changed on the morning of November 20, 2009. My dad, who had been diagnosed with clinical depression several years before, took his own life. Sadly,... keep reading →

What do you think of when you hear the term "mental illness"? Do you think of the homeless man on the side of the road talking to himself with no place to go? Do you think of... keep reading →

I use to work in a medical building, and it seemed as though 75% of the children seen had ADD, or ADHD. Now as seen by a medical professional most of them did not have a... keep reading →

Modern American Cultural Values typically involve high consumption, low quality. Little motivation exists this morning for recording these thoughts, or any article. Could it... keep reading →

Mental illness is an illness that essentially affects one's brain. Mental illness affects all parts of a person's behavior--the thinking processes, socializing with others... keep reading →

Baldini is the journalist who exposed the conditions and sufferings of the residents. The documentary and the video he produced is heartbreaking. keep reading →

  "But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "we're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad." "How do you know I'm... keep reading →

If a person has been labeled psychotic they are usually perceived as mentally ill. But not all psychotics suffer from a mental illness. For example, someone may have a... keep reading →