Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. BREVARD, N.C. — Unlike some health issues where illness is often openly discussed, mental health is vastly different: Many ...

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Her Cincinnati's Off the Streets program has helped more than 1,500 survivors rebuild their lives since 1983.

Last year, I attended a wonderful seminar on overcoming self-stigma in bipolar disorder, led by Dr. Andrea Vassilev. It got me thinking about my own subtle tendencies to deny or feel ashamed about my ...

For decades, stress conditions have carried a weight that extends far beyond their clinical meaning. It has often shaped public perception, influenced treatment approaches, and potentially deepened ...

Anthropologist Roy Richard Grinker comes from a long line of psychiatrists—his father, grandfather, and great-grandfather—all of whom believed that everyone has some degree of mental illness.

Bipolar disorder presents unique challenges for those affected, but research increasingly shows that stigma surrounding the condition often creates additional hurdles that prevent individuals from ...