Tag: stigma

Impact Series Pt 5: Stigma-Busting Activities + How You Can Erase Stigma Daily

Claire finishes her story from Pt 4. Now, she tells us about activities she's put on as Co-President of her LETS Club and students she's helped!

Impact Series Pt 4: How to Break Stigma Even If You Care What Others Think of You

Meet, Claire, a student who's Co-President of her college's LETS Club. What is LETS?

Impact Series Pt 3: Why Size Doesn't Matter When it Comes to Breaking Stigma!

Ever feel like you're the only one who cares about destroying stigma! Hear why you can have hope no matter where you are.

In the News Articles - Winter 2011

The best of news and research articles from publications nationwide, as selected by the The Balanced Mind Foundation, updated weekly.

Impact Series Pt 2: Stigma-Busting Tips from a Basketball Star, Singer/Songwriter, & Other Speakers

For years, one man saved people's lives on the Golden Gate Bridge. What did he do that was so powerful? Listen to find out.

Impact Series Pt 1: Why Your Story is Important + Fun Ways to De-Stress

Samantha is back to tell us about her time at the Active Minds Conference and to kick off the Impact Series, which celebrates young people who are making a difference!

Pitiful?

IMean Woman’ve heard and read a lot of accounts lately from parents and caregivers about other adults either giving unsolicited parenting advice or making crass comments about special needs kids when they are having a difficult time in public.

How You Can Help a Theater Company Destroy Mental Illness Stigma!

Often we complain (rightfully so) about how the media stereotypes people with mental illnesses. In this podcast, you'll hear about lives changed by Erasing the Distance, a Chicago theater company that destroys stigma & connects people with resources. Hear how your story can become one of their plays and how you can help them win a $25,000 grant!

Mood Disorders on TV: Showtime’s Homeland

by Susan Resko, The Balanced Mind Foundation Executive Director

Can a Person with Bipolar or Depression be Elected President?

Many of us have experienced mental health stigma from teachers, coworkers, & family. Can a person with bipolar or depression be elected President? Many politicians have suffered stigma, but there was a time when the U.S. elected a man who was public about his depression. Hear 3 things we can do to end stigma-lessons from Lincoln!