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Thank NPR’s Tell Me More for discussing suicide
May 17, 2013 - In a recent audio op-ed, journalist and NPR Tell Me More host Michel Martin gets personal. “Three years ago tomorrow, my brother took his own life,” she shares in the story, “... -
Congrats to WNCT 9 for hosting Mental Health Town Hall meeting
May 3, 2013 - There are many questions about mental health that people in the Greenville, NC area have and want answers to. And there are many things some people don’t know about mental health. WNCT- TV 9... -
Thank Santa Cruz Weekly for ‘Busting the Mental Illness Myths’
April 26, 2013 - Santa Cruz Weekly reporter Georgia Perry explores local mental health recovery, stigma and support in the feature “Busting the Mental Illness Myths.” The article begins with mental... -
Thank The Berkeley Beacon for story on student, mental health advocacy
April 18, 2013 - The Berkeley Beacon is the student-run newspaper for Emerson College in Boston, Mass. Recently the paper profiled freshman Ashley Cunningham in the article “Student brings mental health... -
Cheers to KQED for story on meds and recovery
April 12, 2013 - Sabirah Mustafa shares her experience with psychiatric medication and finding balance in the KQED first-person series, “What’s Your Story?” Mustafa’s story is titled, “... -
Explain to cartoonist Clay Bennett why comic is stigmatizing
April 5, 2013 - The comic above is by Chattanooga Times Free Press cartoonist Clay Bennett. The Pulitzer Prize-winning artist’s work is internationally syndicated. The piece titled “Good... -
Ask New York Times contributor to rethink view on schizophrenia
March 29, 2013 - In the New York Times article “How My Sister Cured My Writer’s Block,“ Helen Sheehy shares a touching story about her sister who lives with schizophrenia. Sheehy is the youngest of... -
Give Props to the Associated Press for look at mental health, incarcerated youth
March 22, 2013 - It’s no secret now that many incarcerated Americans are living with a mental health challenge. And some people imprisoned, should be in a supportive psychiatric or counseling facility. The... -
Thank Patheos.com for discussing mental health and the Catholic Church
March 15, 2013 - Patheos.com is a multi-religious website. The various articles discuss issues in faith communities. Dr. Gregory Popcak, or Dr. Greg, is a blogger for the site and counselor. His column/blog is... -
Congrats to Huffington Post for article on mental health, civil rights
March 8, 2013 - Massachusetts State Representative Paul Heroux called for equal treatment of people with mental health challenges in the Huffington Post article “Mental Illness as a Civil Rights Issue.... -
Cheers to Healthyplace.com on bipolar and finding love post
March 1, 2013 - Mental health stigma can have an impact on someone in many realms of life, whether it’s looking for a job or hunting for housing. But what about when mental health stigma affects their love... -
Thank WAVY-TV for story on support, mental health
February 22, 2013 - Virginia station WAVY-TV featured a story on how community support helped a mother handle her daughter’s mental health challenges. In the story “Young Woman Copes with Mental Illness,... -
Thank Esperanza blog for post on the power of consumers’ voices
February 15, 2013 - Esparanza magazine’s blog is fittingly called Hope Blog. The magazine covers stories about depression, anxiety and wellness. Hope blogger Carol Kivler was in a situation that many mental... -
Give props to Forbes for mental health, workplace story
February 8, 2013 - A workplace that promotes mental health and a non-stigmatizing environment can benefit an employee’s wellness. It also helps with a worker’s productivity. Forbes magazine addresses this... -
Kudos to KQED for piece on kids, mental health stigma
February 1, 2013 - Dorothy O’Donnell has a 10-year-old daughter who enjoys sleepovers and listening to Taylor Swift. She’s a typical kid. Her daughter has also struggled with mental health challenges. O... -
Thank BBC Newsday for veterans, suicide discussion
January 17, 2013 - The Pentagon released a startling report about mental health and U.S. troops. Last year, 349 active-duty troops took their lives. This is more than the number of combat casualties in Afghanistan.... -
Give props to NPR for college, mental health story
January 11, 2013 - There’s a rising concern on college campuses regarding mental health. The need for more psychological services on campuses has grown tremendously in the last decade. However many colleges don... -
Kudos to EmpowHER.com for shootings, stigma post
January 4, 2013 - EmpowHER.com mental health writer Rheyanne Weaver explores mental health stigma following the school shooting in Newtown, Conn. In the post, “Living with Mental Illness After the Sandy Hook... -
Congratulate bphope.com on recovery post
December 28, 2012 - When bphope.com blogger Karl Shallowhorn was struggling with Bipolar Disorder in his early years, he often pictured himself as the person that he hoped to be. In his post “Visualizing Recovery... -
Thumbs up to xoJane.com for challenging myths about mental health, violence
December 21, 2012 - Since the shooting massacre of 20 children and 6 teachers at a Connecticut elementary school last week, mental health has become a major national topic. Many question whether the gunman had a mental... -
Reach out to KSL News about story on mental health care access
December 14, 2012 - Recent murders in the Salt Lake City area prompted news station KSL to look at why some people have difficulty accessing mental health care in Utah. The alleged perpetrators were reportedly... -
Encourage TIME magazine to use non-stigmatizing language in headlines
December 7, 2012 - The latest revisions to the DSM, or Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, have caused tremendous debate. The DSM is the standard that mental health professionals use to diagnose.... -
Thumbs up to Huffington Post for stigma, faith blog
November 30, 2012 - Claremont School of Theology Professor Monica A. Coleman wrote passionately about losing her faith during earlier battles of depression. In her Huffington Blog post, "Losing Faith, Finding Hope... -
Thank Huffpost Live for African Americans and stigma show
November 16, 2012 - Huffpost Live, online shows on the Huffington Post that discuss current issues, posted an episode on African-Americans and mental health. Just the title alone catches one's attention, "... -
Tell Today.com to look deeper in women, birth control story
November 9, 2012 - Reporter Rachael Rettner wrote about a study on women, depression, and birth control that was presented at the America Public Health Association. The article was published on MyHealthNewsDaily.com... -
High five the New York Times for sports, stigma story
November 2, 2012 - Mental health challenges don't discriminate. This includes those who can jump higher, throw farther and move faster than most human beings. Just as an athlete can be impacted by a mental health... -
Thumbs up to Lancaster Online for addressing Halloween, stigma
October 26, 2012 - The Frightmare Asylum in Mountville, NY is one of the popular Halloween attractions at the Field of Screams. But mental health advocates don't find the "haunted asylum" amusing. They... -
Thank The Bold & the Beautiful for addressing Postpartum Depression
October 19, 2012 - Bill Spencer Jr. (played by Don Diamont), is a media tycoon and heir to the Spencer Communications dynasty. He is married to Katie Logan (portrayed by Heather Tom), sister of the legendary,... -
Thank Ebony for post on African-Americans, mental health care
October 5, 2012 - Ebony.com blogger Nia Hamm covers mental health in her latest blog post. In "Black Folks and Mental Health: Why Do We Suffer in Silence?", Hamm reports that "African Americans are 20... -
Cheers to Deseret News for message of hope
September 27, 2012 - Julie Hardle, 48, has come a long way. She first became suicidal at the age of 11. “I would sit there and hold it,” she says about her father's gun, “and I would just think... -
High five bphope.com for upsides to bipolar post
September 21, 2012 - If you read or watch something in the news about bipolar disorder, chances are it's not good news. And the content is more likely not empowering people living with bipolar. Bphope.com blogger... -
Thank CNN Radio for suicide, hope interview
September 13, 2012 - More than 12 years ago Kristen Anderson, now 30, endured traumatic events that left her hopeless. First there were the back-to-back deaths of four friends. A car accident, motorcycle crash, brain... -
Cheers to Huffington Post for school, mental health blog
September 6, 2012 - School is back in session for many youth and college students. While a new school year can be exciting, it can also be a stressor or trigger for students facing mental health challenges. Mental... -
Offer constructive feedback to Tavis Smiley for veteran, PTSD interview
August 31, 2012 - "The first thing you should know about me is that I’m crazy. I haven’t always been until that one day, the day I went crazy. I was fine or I thought I was, not anymore. My crazy is... -
Kudos to NPR's Talk of the Nation for Black Men and Stigma Discussion
August 24, 2012 - U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. from Illinois is making headlines for going under the radar and later confirming he was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder. Rep. Jackson's mental health challenge... -
Thumbs up to CNN, TED for schizophrenia story
August 18, 2012 - Nearly 30 years have passed since Elyn Saks was last hospitalized. Saks lives with chronic schizophrenia. She is a professor of law, psychology and psychiatry at the University of Southern... -
Express your thoughts on Dr. Phil's PTSD and Vets show
August 10, 2012 - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD has become a growing topic as U.S. troops return home from war in Afghanistan and Iraq. Daytime talk show Dr. Phil addressed the issue in the episode "... -
Thank the Huffington Post for hopeful blog post
August 3, 2012 - Student and journalist Thomas Naples wrote a personal and moving story about his own struggles for the Huffington Post. In his post "Addiction & Mental Illness: My Quarter-Life Crisis... -
Tell Wisconsin Radio Network good job on stigma piece
July 27, 2012 - The world is still baffled by the mass shooting at a Colorado movie theatre that left 12 people dead and 58 injured last week. Many question why suspect James Holmes, 24, allegedly killed innocent... -
Thank CNN's Piers Morgan for Kennedy interview on stigma, mental illness
July 17, 2012 - On the CNN show "Piers Morgan Tonight," host Piers Morgan chatted with former Congressman Patrick Kennedy about his goal of destigmatizing psychiatric disorders. Kennedy, who has struggled... -
Recognize writer Bassey Ikpi for moving video 'Choices'
July 6, 2012 - In July 2011 writer and Def Poetry Jam Poet Bassey Ikpi experienced a tragic loss. Her friend's daughter, 15-year old Siwe Monsanto, killed herself after a long bout with depression. The death... -
Congratulate Columbus Dispatch on men, stigma report
June 29, 2012 - In the Columbus Dispatch article "Many men suffer with mental illnesses, avoid seeking help because of social stigma" reporter Ben Sutherly interviews a man living with severe social... -
Thanks to Essence.com for post on black women, depression
June 22, 2012 - The literary world and black blogosphere was shaken by the death of writer Erica Kennedy. Kennedy, 42, was found dead in her Miami Beach apartment last week. Kennedy wrote the 2004 New York Times... -
Cheers to LA Times, UCLA doctor for op-ed on children and mental health
June 15, 2012 - Last summer, a story out of Fullerton, Calif. shook people throughout the country, including Dr. Neal Halfon. Kelly Thomas, 37, was a homeless man living with schizophrenia in Fullerton. Police were... -
Give props to MLive.com for story on perseverant young man
June 8, 2012 - Steven Shapland lives with mild symptoms of cerebral palsy and has battled both depression and anxiety. But for the Michigan website MLive.com that wasn't their main story. Shapland is in... -
Applaud The Union's story on peer support for jail inmates
June 1, 2012 - In Nevada County Jail, 30-40 percent of inmates "are candidates" for psychotropic drugs. Nationwide, the Dept. of Justice estimates 16 percent of inmates have mental health issues. These... -
Tell the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel good job on recovery story
May 28, 2012 - Hector Colon, director of the Milwaukee County Health and Human Services Division, knows mental health recovery is possible. He penned the opinion piece "Hope and help for those with mental... -
Congrats to New Richmond News for hopeful letter on mental health
May 17, 2012 - Ninette Nolen wrote a letter to the editor of the New Richmond News and shared what life is like for her, someone living with Bipolar Type II. Nolen explains that she does what any other normal... -
Thank the Des Moines Register for mother, son story on mental health system
May 4, 2012 - For many people going through a mental health crisis, they also have family members struggling alongside them through their recovery journey. Karla Dawe, a mother and mental health advocate in... -
Encourage ABC's 20/20 to end stigmatizing language
April 30, 2012 - A recent episode of the ABC news show 20/20 covered erratic behaviors by airline passengers, crew and TSA agents. Entitled "Plane Crazy," the show aired following two separate, high-... -
High-Five FierceandNerdy.com for witty post on bipolar
April 20, 2012 - You never know what to expect when visiting FierceandNerdy.com. And you probably don't know what to expect when you read this title: "Bipolar Women: The Lovers, The Dreamers, and Me (And... -
Cheers to CNN for stigma, depression blog post
April 13, 2012 - When you look at Stephanie Gallman's photo on CNN.com, her fun and bubbly personality jumps out. The CNN assignment editor describes herself as an optimist. Her shopping ritual at Walmart... -
Thank the San Francisco Chronicle, Dan Brzovic for op-ed “Laura's Law is Ineffective”
April 9, 2012 - Dan Brzovic wrote an opinion article about AB 1569 for the San Francisco Chronicle and expressed opposition to renewing the legislation in "Laura's Law is Ineffective." Laura's... -
Respond to Tom Meyer's offensive cartoon about mental health consumers
April 2, 2012 - Mental health state budgets are taking huge blows across the country due to the recession. Cuts to state-funded mental health care programs and organizations mean fewer resources for many consumers... -
Thank San Diego 6 for spotlight on peer support
March 23, 2012 - Just like the warm Southern California sun, San Diego 6 "In the Morning" recently gave their audience a brighter view. In this case, they showed a brighter angle to an issue that is heavy... -
Give The Guardian an A for article on a professor living with depression
March 16, 2012 - A highly respected professor anonymously penned a first-person account for The Guardian about his battles with depression and maintaing wellness. He opens up about how he balances success, family... -
Thank The Daily Show for housing, mental health interview
March 8, 2012 - Secretary for Housing and Urban Affairs Shaun Donovan stopped by The Daily Show. Secretary Donovan was on to discuss the recent $25 billion federal mortgage settlement and the Obama Administration... -
Give The Quad props for story on mental health stigma, college students
March 2, 2012 - The challenges some college students face go beyond hard classes and research paper deadlines. The Quad, Boston University's independent online magazine, ran a story on their site called "... -
Applaud PRI for reporting on Middle Eastern refugees, PTSD
February 13, 2012 - Long after a war is over, for refuges the mental wounds still need healing. But sometimes mental health stigma can deter one from seeking treatment. PRI reporter Shuka Kalantari covers this issue in... -
Recognize TheRoot.com for African Americans, suicide and stigma article
February 3, 2012 - This year, Black History Month started off on a somber note. African Americans and music lovers were shocked by reports that Soul Train founder Don Cornelius died at 75. Even more disturbing, the... -
Thumbs up to esperanza magazine for article on men and depression
January 27, 2012 - It doesn't matter if you're tall or short, blonde or brunette; depression affects many people. When it comes to discussions of gender and depression, the subject sways to women. But men have... -
Cheers to Cleveland.com for suicide and faith support op-ed
January 20, 2012 - Cleveland.com ran an uplifting blog post by a minister who understands the impact of mental health stigma. Rev. Kelly Brill authored, "Talking About Mental Health Issues Makes Us Healthier.... -
Thank New America Media for reporting mental health stigma, Korean American community
January 6, 2012 - Recently Los Angeles' Korean community was stunned by the suicide of journalist Jean Yoo. Police say the 36-year-old Prime News anchor hung herself. Beautiful, talented and successful... -
Tell NBC Bay Area 11 why their Laura's Law story stereotypes people with mental health issues
December 22, 2011 - NBC Bay Area 11 recently aired a story about AB 1421 or Laura's Law. The law allows counties to force outpatient treatment on individuals with mental health issues who may have been hospitalized... -
Props to CNN for reporting Google, Facebook suicide prevention
December 16, 2011 - The internet has changed the way we research information, do business networking and discover the next big thing. Mental health may be next on the horizon. According to the CNN.com tech article... -
Cheers to the bphope blog
December 8, 2011 - While bp Magazine may be a quarterly publication about bipolar disorder, count on them almost everyday to deliver engaging content on their bphope blog. The 200-plus word posts from various bloggers... -
Thank columnist Jack Bragen of The Berkeley Daily Planet
December 2, 2011 - "People with mental illnesses are often very brave and courageous people because we have to be," writes Jack Bragen, columnist for The Berkeley Daily Planet. Bragen was diagnosed with... -
Thumbs up to CBS' Mike Wallace for PSA on recovery
November 28, 2011 - A few encouraging words in fifteen seconds can impact someone’s life. Former “60 Minutes” journalist Mike Wallace has battled depression since the mid-1980s. He went public about... -
Thank sisters Glenn and Jessie Close for speaking out against stigma and budget cuts
November 18, 2011 - Cut mental health stigma, not funding for mental health services. That is the message from award-winning actress Glenn Close and her sister, mental health advocate Jessie Close. They wrote an... -
Northwest Network reports on lack of services to youth with mental health challenges
November 11, 2011 - Mental Health isn’t just an adult matter. Many youth are living with a mental health challenge, and like adults, may not be receiving the best care. Public radio stations in Washington state,... -
New York Times Empowers Consumers with 'Lives Restored' Series
November 4, 2011 - Since June of this year, the New York Times has published profiles on people “who are functioning normally despite severe mental illness and have chosen to speak out about their troubles.... -
Thank reporter Stephen Lunn for his coverage on mental health in the workplace
September 2, 2011 - Mental health stigma is not just a serious issue here in the United States, but also around the world. The Australian news article “Workers Staying Silent on Mental Health, with Bosses kept in... -
Canada's York Region news site profiles one man's mission to end mental health stigma
August 23, 2011 - Sometimes, all people need is hope and support. The Canadian news site Yorkregion.com recently published an article, “Man Battles Stigma,” about Constantin Nastic, a man who suffers from... -
New York Times article humanizes people with schizophrenia
August 12, 2011 - Scary, dangerous, uncontrollable --- those are a few common images in the media of people with schizophrenia. Not only are these portrayals stigmatizing, but they also dehumanizes people with... -
Portland Tribune delivers inspiring story about power of consumer peer counseling
July 14, 2011 - Sometimes no one can you help you better than a person who has walked your journey. The Portland Tribune ran a story on the growing movement of peer counseling for people living with mental... -
Thank New York Times reporter Benedict Carey for story on mental health recovery
June 26, 2011 - The New York Times published a news piece entitled "Expert on Mental Illness Reveals Her Own Fight" by Benedict Carey. The story introduces readers to Marsha Linehan, a therapist,... -
Ebony Magazine covers drastic cuts to mental health services in prisons and the nation
June 8, 2011 - Ebony magazine has been keeping the African American community up on what’s hot and what’s important since 1945. In their June 2011 issue, the legendary publication featured an article... -
Kudos to TLN's 'Aspiring Women' for raising awareness about mental health issues and the church
June 7, 2011 - Total Living Network's "Aspiring Women" is a Christian-themed talk show that discusses issues and challenges women face. The show is described on its website as featuring lively... -
Congratulate the maker of Crooked Beauty on reshaping mental health stigmas!
December 10, 2010 - From the filmmaker: Crooked Beauty is a poetic documentary that chronicles artist-activist Jack McNamara’s transformative journey from childhood abuse to psych warn patient to pioneering...
