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The Impact of Mental Illness Stigma on Diagnosis, Treatment, and Suicide Risk
Episode 190
Stigma around depression and mental illness is not just about feeling misunderstood—it has life-threatening consequences. In this episode, we conclud…
5 years, 7 months ago
Mental Health Stigma and Suicide: Why Shame Keeps People from Seeking Help
Episode 189
Stigma is more than an abstract concept—it can mean the difference between life and death. In this episode of Giving Voice to Depression, we explore …
5 years, 7 months ago
Depression Stigma Explained: Barriers to Help, Healing, and Honest Conversations
Episode 188
Stigma keeps too many people silent—and too many people suffering. In this episode of Giving Voice to Depression, Terry and Bridget continue their ex…
5 years, 7 months ago
How Mental Health Stigma Harms Recovery and What We Can Do About It
Episode 187
Stigma is more than a word—it’s a barrier to treatment, recovery, and even survival. In this episode, we continue our series on the stigma of mental …
5 years, 7 months ago
Ending Mental Health Stigma with Shared Stories of Depression and Recovery
Episode 186
How do we fight mental health stigma in a meaningful way? Research shows it’s not just about education—it’s about connection. In this episode of Givi…
5 years, 7 months ago
Fighting Mental Health Stigma: Why Lived Experience Beats Textbook Education
Episode 185
Does educating people about mental illness actually reduce stigma? According to Dr. Patrick Corrigan, one of the world’s leading researchers on stigm…
5 years, 7 months ago
Antidepressants and Depression: A Real Conversation About Stigma, Side Effects, and Hope
Episode 184
If you've ever struggled with the decision to start antidepressants—or know someone who has—this episode offers honest insights that might change the…
5 years, 8 months ago
Depression Treatment Explained: How Antidepressants Work and Why They’re Not a Weakness
Episode 183
Why is there still so much resistance to taking antidepressants when they can be life-changing for people living with depression? In this episode of …
5 years, 8 months ago
Living with Depression: Coping Strategies and Support When Life Feels Overwhelming
Episode 182
Depression often robs us of hope, making it feel impossible to believe things can get better. In this candid episode of Giving Voice to Depression, l…
5 years, 8 months ago
Living with Depression and Bipolar II: Kristin’s Story of Survival and Healing Through Art
Episode 181
What does it really mean to be living with depression and bipolar II?
In this intimate rebroadcast, Kristin, a published poet and artist, shares her j…
5 years, 8 months ago