by Deborah Koricke, PhD. | Oct 25, 2019 | Mental Illness
Lead singer Jesse Leach of Killswitch Engage has gone public with his battle with mental illness, and the importance of having a language to discuss the topic. Celebrities such as Jesse Leach help raise awareness on traditionally taboo topics and empower others to...
by Deborah Koricke, PhD. | Aug 6, 2018 | Mental Illness
Matters of mental illness have long played out in books and movies. The more recent surge in popularity has turned a spotlight on psychological suspense, and specifically, mental illness. The discussions sparked by the media can aid in removing some of the stigma...
by Deborah Koricke, PhD. | Jun 20, 2018 | Mental Illness
There can exist a silent shame for minorities in the U.S. Suffering from mental illness. This shame shields people from seeking help or even speaking honestly to professionals about their symptoms for fear of letting the family down. Here is one woman’s story about...
by Deborah Koricke | Jul 13, 2017 | Mental Illness
Actress and Neurobiologist Mayim Bialik uses her Grok Nation website to shed light on different mental illnesses, and this week she addressed Borderline Personality Disorder. We thought it was worthwhile to share an excerpt from her post here, and we hope you’ll...
by Deborah Koricke | Mar 1, 2017 | Mental Health, Mental Illness
Research is asserting that those who identify as transgender are more likely to struggle with mental health issues than their cisgender peers. Science News compiled some eye-opening statistics about this in the piece excerpted below about how transgender children may...
by Deborah Koricke | Oct 20, 2016 | Mental Illness
Today’s news comes from The Huffington Post, which reported that there’s a new magazine in the works called “Anxy.” This publication will contribute to removing the stigmas associated with mental illness and aims to give readers “a sense...
