“It’s difficult not to be bothered by clearly demeaning and insensitive remarks. But what I have come to realize as a writer and a speaker, is that words only have meaning once we give them meaning…”
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“Stay Away, It Might be Catching”
“Stigma is the thing that stops you from being open about your struggles. Rarely does anyone feel embarrassed telling someone that they broke their arm or caught a cold, but so few people will call into work sick because of their mental health…”
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Breaking the Silence on Mental Illness
Patrick A. Roland tells us his views on how fearful perspectives can be understood, and the conversation on mental health can be moved forwards.
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“I was told I use my bipolar diagnosis as a crutch”
“Stigma is when someone is afraid of me or afraid of a part of me because they don’t understand – or want to understand – it…”
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