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Personal Empowerment Creates A Better Future For All
I do not have a very typical approach to how I view the world, mental illness, and making my way through it. A significant departure is the quest for reducing stigma and encouraging a better social understanding. I don’t think … Continue reading
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Tagged bipolar, bipolar disorder, mental illness, mood disorder, stigma
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Stigma: Usually A Worthwhile Fight
I was recently sent an article arguing the “offensiveness” in linking certain patterns and beliefs to mental health. The subject was a paranoid schizophrenic painter by name of Martin Ramirez. A curator suggested certain symbolism in his art denoted a … Continue reading
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Tagged bipolar disorder, depression, disabilities, disability, mental illness, stigma
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