Robert is a Biology Major, a junior, an ultimate Frisbee player and a son. He works hard, and he is a happy, productive member of society. He also happens to be recovering from depression.
Like many other Americans recovering from mental health problems, Robert has fought a tough battle against stigma. Countering the aura of shame and blame associated with mental health problems is critical to everyone, especially to mental health consumers who must identify the need for and seek mental health treatment and continue to live healthy and productive lives.
Studies show that people with mental health problems do get better, and millions recover completely, leading full and active lives. But stigma prohibits too many from seeking the diagnosis and treatment necessary for improved mental health.
Stigma has many faces: Social isolation, labels like “psycho,” “schizo,” or “crazy,” and outright discrimination all work to inhibit people with mental health problems from getting the help they need.
Reducing the stigma and discrimination associated with mental health problems is critical in helping more people recover from them. We’ve joined a new Federal initiative whose goal is to create a more accepting environment for people with mental health problems. This initiative includes a national public service advertising campaign. The materials are upbeat in tone and focus on the important ways people with mental health problems contribute to our lives every day. February 11 through Feb 15 UC San Diego Psychological and Counseling Services will be launching an anti-stigma campaign for mental illness. The campaign - What a difference a friend makes - is designed to decrease the negative attitudes that surround mental illness and encourage young adults to support their friends who are living with mental health problems.
Sign the Stop the Stigma Petition For more information on mental health awareness and reducing stigma, please visit whatadifference.org or psychservices.ucsd.edu. I hope you’ll help us spread the word that mental health is part of all our lives.
Robert is a Biology Major, a junior, an ultimate Frisbee player and a son. He works hard, and he is a happy, productive member of society. He also happens to be recovering from depression.
Like many other Americans recovering from mental health problems, Robert has fought a tough battle against stigma. Countering the aura of shame and blame associated with mental health problems is critical to everyone, especially to mental health consumers who must identify the need for and seek mental health treatment and continue to live healthy and productive lives.
Studies show that people with mental health problems do get better, and millions recover completely, leading full and active lives. But stigma prohibits too many from seeking the diagnosis and treatment necessary for improved mental health.
Stigma has many faces: Social isolation, labels like “psycho,” “schizo,” or “crazy,” and outright discrimination all work to inhibit people with mental health problems from getting the help they need.
Reducing the stigma and discrimination associated with mental health problems is critical in helping more people recover from them. We’ve joined a new Federal initiative whose goal is to create a more accepting environment for people with mental health problems. This initiative includes a national public service advertising campaign. The materials are upbeat in tone and focus on the important ways people with mental health problems contribute to our lives every day. February 11 through Feb 15 UC San Diego Psychological and Counseling Services will be launching an anti-stigma campaign for mental illness. The campaign - What a difference a friend makes - is designed to decrease the negative attitudes that surround mental illness and encourage young adults to support their friends who are living with mental health problems.
Sign the Stop the Stigma Petition For more information on mental health awareness and reducing stigma, please visit whatadifference.org or psychservices.ucsd.edu. I hope you’ll help us spread the word that mental health is part of all our lives.