stigma

News coverage of depression often sidelines patient voices, quietly reinforcing stigma through experts, extreme cases and narrow imagery.

How the media portrays mental illness shapes public stigma, treatment seeking and recovery outcomes.

Inaccurate media coverage fuels harmful mental health stigma, meaning responsible reporting is essential to encourage people towards seeking help.

Weight-based bullying consistently predicts anxiety, depression, and stress in teenagers, with personality traits and social support shaping outcomes.

Egyptian cinema has long reinforced mental health stigma but recent films show signs of a more empathetic shift.

Self-stigma can be as damaging as external stigma, but it can be reduced through awareness and self-empowerment.

Stigma silences mental health patients who still have questions, even when legal treatment options remain available to them.

A tribute to Max Guttman, mental health advocate and writer whose lived experience shaped his lasting impact on care and recovery.

Maxwell Guttman, a therapist living with schizophrenia, transformed mental health care through authentic lived experience and advocacy for hope and healing.

A major Irish study finds that familiarity, not knowledge, reduces schizophrenia stigma most effectively.

Men are seeking mental health help earlier with more self awareness and less stigma for improved outcomes.

Effective substance abuse treatment programmes deliver holistic care that supports lasting recovery and reduces societal harm.

Many police officers support mental health care but struggle to recognise depression, risking delayed help for themselves and others.

Supportive environments and timely therapy help young people overcome internalised stigma and improve mental health and self acceptance.

Mikey Tableman is using art and lived experience to open honest mental health conversations and reduce stigma, especially among men.