Mental health stigma refers to negative beliefs people may hold about those with mental illness, which can lead to stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination. Public awareness and literacy have ...
Psychiatric disorders are a heterogeneous group of mental disorders, manifesting as unusual mental or behavioural patterns that cause distress or disability to the individual. Many people struggle ...
2. Women are now more likely to be affected Women are now much more likely to have a common mental illness. One in five report they have, compared with one in eight men in England. If you include ...
ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects 5% to 9% of people. For National Mental Illness Awareness Week, here are the common symptoms to know about. Taylor Leamey writes about all things ...
At any one time, one in six of us in the UK experiences a common mental disorder such as depression or anxiety. Many more suffer in silence but do not seek help. Suicide is the biggest cause of ...
While mental health has become an increasingly normalized topic in recent years, we have a long way to go on our road to squash stigmas and boost mental health awareness. World Mental Health Day ...
The lack of empathy for Roan’s decision to prioritize her health demonstrates how little so many people know about mental health issues and specifically bipolar disorder. “The stress to ...
About 65 million Americans have a mental illness with about 60% of them not receiving treatment. For those who seek help, it takes about 11 years on average. "I was one of those people that ...
It wasn't until her 20s, when began tracking her cycle and mood on an app, that she made the connection between the luteal phase and her experience of mental illness. After thorough research ...