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Changing My Name: The Stigma of Anxiety and Depression

179 Shares —I’ve spent the second twenty years of my life battling anxiety and depression. “Why do you go all the way to Bergenfield to pick up your Xanax pills?” my wife Lauren asked me. “Drive-thru window. I can avoid people.” “I think they should up your dose.” I was joking actually. I love going… Read More: Changing My Name: The Stigma of Anxiety and Depression »

Whata are the 7 Tips On Handling Mental Health Stigma From Your Peers

Do you struggle with your mental health and have a difficult time in getting your friends and family to be understanding? In some cases your friends and relatives might give you a hard time regarding your mental health struggles. Here seven suggestions on how to deal with mental health stigma from your peers. 1. Talk… Read More: Whata are the 7 Tips On Handling Mental Health Stigma… »