Category Archives: stigma

Jan Wong & me and millions more….

Posted on June 12, 2014 by fearlessanalyst

Okay, what do you say we do our bit in the battle against stigma. What battle, you say? Well, the last time you were depressed (yes, that would be most of you at some point), did you admit it to … Continue reading →

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‘Stigma-free’ — or Care?

Posted on August 28, 2012 by fearlessanalyst

If I were living in a “stigma-free zone”, what might that look like? For starters, I presume it would mean that people with mental illness would not experience stigma, or discrimination.   By some miracle?  It would mean ‘human rights’ principles … Continue reading →

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‘Stigma-free’ and real education…

Posted on August 20, 2012 by fearlessanalyst

We hear a lot of talk these days about ‘stigma’ around mental health issues.   But what does this mean? It means you have to be awfully courageous to admit out loud – for example – that you are depressed (especially … Continue reading →

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