Our guest blog writer today is Maria Katsonis who works for the state government of Victoria, Australia and is a mental health advocate outside of work. October 10 is World Mental Health Day, a day for global mental health education, awareness and advocacy. It is a timely reminder to attend to your mental health, irrespective of whether you have a mental illness or not. It is also a day that holds a special significance for[…]

Stigma, that which puts fear in the hearts of many of those with a mental illness such as depression or bipolar disorder. It should not have to be this way. A stigma is defined as a set of negative and often unfair beliefs that a society or group of people have about something or someone. It is also considered a mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person. When applied to mental[…]