Mental Health Advocates

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A group for support,  advocacy, and education involving mental health, disorders, and just a general support group. I can also share my ideas on where to find resources in your area for assistance. 

Come here if you want to learn about mental illnesses, have a disorder, need friendly support in dark times, share success stories, and more. 

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You have what!?!?

by Danielle R Zuelke

May 27, 2015

What are some social stigmas associated with mental illnesses?

Here is a list of some mental illnesses and disorders. What do you think are most common? What does it mean to be "normal" or "crazy"? Which one makes you an outcast? What personal biases do you or the general population hold against persons with ______?

Depression

Manic/Depressive Disorder (Bipolar)

Schizophrenia

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Borderline Personality Disorder

Dissociative Identity Disorder (Multiple Personality Disorder)

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Panic Disorder

Eating Disorders

Psychosis

What do you know about these? Can you think of or research any more? 

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    Grace (Pheasphant)

    I have existential death anxiety and I used to be plagued with depression. 

    Feb 27, 2016

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      Pipes (Cheesy Cyberman)

      I just got diagnosed with depression and I have OCD.

      Apr 3, 2016

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        Mandi (Pandragon)

        You know the social stigmas in today's society are there because people don't take the time to learn about illnesses. I sometimes wonder if creating a class for elementary aged students where they would learn about menta illness and acceptance as part of their health education would make a bigger difference.

        I have a service dog for my mental illnesses and I am continually amazed at the lack of tact people have when they approach me and Millie (my service dog) in public. I try to tackle the stigmas by being open about my illnesses to people who are in my life but I don't want to discuss it with everyone. I also try to combat the issue of people approaching us in public with educating them about Service Dogs. Sorry I am rambling I am dealing with insomnia today.

        Oct 23, 2016