Posts Tagged ‘Disability’
7 Things We Need to Stop Saying to People Taking Anti-Depressants
“#2: Anti-depressants should be a last resort.” It’s likely that you know someone on anti-depressants – so avoid this stigmatizing language.
Read More5 Things You Got Wrong About Narcissistic Personality Disorder
“Myth #1: People with NPD are in love with themselves.” You might believe some of these myths about narcissistic personality disorder – so make sure you’re not perpetuating harmful stigma.
Read MoreAthletic Inspiration Porn Is No Excuse to Shame Me for My Disability
“What’s your excuse?” Have you encountered “inspirational” memes of disabled athletes? There are many different types of disability, and here’s how those memes are spreading some harmful misconceptions.
Read More6 Disturbing Links Between My Mental Health and Growing Up in Poverty
What’s the relationship between poverty and mental health? If you’ve never been poor, you may be surprised to learn how poverty affects every aspect of life – and how that can have a damaging impact on mental health.
Read More3 Ways Being Raised a Boy Kept Me from Getting the Mental Health Support I Needed
“I thought I was weak.” Growing up, this author was told they were a boy, and to “act like one.” Here are some of the painful ways society pushes boys, men, and people who identify with masculinity away from mental health care.
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