Tag: stigma
Julian’s Story: “The stigma that still surrounds mental illness is remarkable – it impacts on how I live my life”
I am never completely free of depression, even when I’m well. Every day involves some form of confrontation with depressive symptoms. Some days are easier than others but respite remains for me something to work towards. I have had a relationship with depression for as long as I can remember. When I eventually sought […]
No Health Without Mental Health: The First 100 Days and Beyond
The Mental Health Foundation is a member of the Mental Health Policy Group, alongside the Centre for Mental Health, Rethink, RCPsych, Mental Health Network, NHF Confederation, and Mind. As part of the Mental Health Policy Group, we have published ‘Improving England Mental Health: The First 100 Days and Beyond’ to advocate for a range of […]
Is Access To Work Doing Enough To Secure Disabled People Employment?
Despite rising employment figures of those with disabilities, we question whether the government’s Access To Work scheme is doing enough. A lot of coverage in the news recently has brought to light a number of issues with the government’s Access To Work scheme. Launched with the intention of opening up the world of employment to disabled […]
Scott Stossel, Editor of the The Atlantic, on anxiety, resilience, and the power of Mindfulness
Scott Stossel is the editor of American online magazine, The Atlantic and author of bestselling book My Age of Anxiety. Here, Stossel talks to us about his struggles with generalized anxiety disorder, ideas of happiness, and why mindfulness could hold the key…
Eating Disorders should demand respect from all of us
Ilona Burton is a researcher and journalist writing on eating disorders and other mental health issues. As part of Eating Disorders Awareness Week, she writes about stereotypes and misconceptions around eating disorders.
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