Are you Stymied by Stigmas?

Stigmas; many definitions, most relate to something bad, or socially unacceptable, like a Stigma against people with mental health issues. At this I must laugh. For if w... Read More

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Hi!

I'm new to this site, and totally bowled over by the documentary trailer. I cannot wait for the opportunity to see the entire piece! I am an addictions counselor, and, no surprise, an addict in recovery for 12 yrs. I am constantly amazed by the tremendous Stigma and prejudice that accompanies any mental illness...even by professionals who should know better.  We can't even agree on how to define this "brain dis-ease". Dis-ease is a perfect term b/c so many people are so u... Read More

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