Tag: overcoming stigma


  • Navigating the Various Stigmas Surrounding Depression

    Let’s be honest: navigating the world of mental health can feel like trying to cross a busy highway while blindfolded. You’ve got cars zooming past, people yelling “Get out of the way!” and somewhere in the chaos, there’s a giant inflatable duck. Yes, I’m talking about stigma—those pesky misconceptions that make dealing with depression even…

  • Overcoming Stigma – Talking Openly About Depression

    You know that feeling when you walk into a room and it suddenly goes quiet? Everyone stares at you like you just walked in wearing a clown suit. That’s what talking about depression can feel like sometimes. There’s an elephant in the room, and it has a big sign on its back that says “Let’s…