Action Alerts /Media
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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... -
Congratulate TheDay.com for taking shame away from mental illness
May 11, 2012 - Writer Roberta Helming lives an active life doing volunteer work, leading community projects and being a founding sponsor of the new Martin Luther King Memorial in our nation's capital. She is... -
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-... -
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... -
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... -
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...
