Posts by Sian Ferguson
Self-Diagnosing Mental Illness Isn’t Perfect, But Here’s Why It Can Be Necessary
Think it’s wrong to self-diagnose her PTSD? Let’s talk about why you may be skeptical about self-diagnosis – and why it can useful for some folks with mental illness.
Read More5 Reasons Why It’s Not Okay to Wish Rape on Rapists
Reason #1: “It implies that rape is sometimes deserved.” Your anger is understandable – but here’s what’s dangerous about wishing for rapists to be raped.
Read More4 Myths About Self-Harm We Urgently Need to Unlearn
Myth #2: “Self-harm is done for attention.” This author learned about self-harm at a young age, and in a terrible way. Let’s do better by unlearning these myths.
Read More20+ Struggles Mentally Ill People Face in Colleges and Universities
Dealing with the symptoms of mental illness can be hard enough – and these examples of ableism on campus make college even tougher for students.
Read More3 Reasons Why Calling Bigots ‘Uneducated’ Is Counter-Productive
Ever used the word “uneducated” to describe someone who’s bigoted? This is why this habit has no place in communities that care about social justice.
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