Action Alerts
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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 his 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...