stigma

People with mental illness represent one of the most deeply stigmatized groups in our culture. Learn more about it here.

The “Disability Effect”
I saw this video the other day in a Facebook group I belong to. The group, Cultural Autism Studies at Yale, (CASY) a semi-private Facebook group for CASY/ Cultural Autism Studies at Yale, founded by Roger J. Jou MD, MPH, PhD is a psychiatrist and researcher at Yale University specializing in autism. One of the administrators is Dawn Prince-Hughes, author of Songs of the Gorilla Nation: My Journey through Autism. This book was instrumental in helping me as I learned about the “disorder” my son had recently been diagnosed with over twenty years ago. As I read it, little bells rung in the back of my mind regarding my own experiences, but I paid no attention because her life was so very different from mine.
By Suzy Jacobson Cherry11 months ago in Psyche
The Whisper of the Peacock Feather - A Tale of Hidden Magic
Beneath the banyan tree, young Mira found a peacock feather glowing with iridescent hues. Its whispers would unravel a secret older than time itself.
By Perry11 months ago in Psyche
The Luminous Grove
The night was alive with an otherworldly glow. As Aiden stepped cautiously through the dense woods, his breath hitched at the sight before him—a colossal ancient tree standing at the heart of a meadow, its roots sprawling like the veins of the earth. But what truly stole his breath away were the tiny, glowing fungi that surrounded its base, illuminating the ground with a mesmerizing blue hue.
By Perry11 months ago in Psyche
The Lost Gateway
The last rays of the sun were fading into the horizon. Eliana slowly walked towards the luminous cave, feeling as if this path would lead her to another world. Tiny glowing specks floated around her, as if signaling the presence of an unknown force.
By Perry11 months ago in Psyche
Anora (2024) - A Riveting Exploration of Dreams and Realities
"Anora" directed by Sean Baker, is a 2024 American comedy-drama that has garnered significant attention for its compelling narrative and outstanding performances. The film follows the tumultuous journey of Anora Mikheeva, portrayed by Mikey Madison, a young sex worker from Brooklyn who impulsively marries Vanya Zakharov, the son of a Russian oligarch. This sudden union sets off a chain of events as Vanya's parents intervene, attempting to annul the marriage, forcing Anora to navigate the complexities of her new reality.
By Perry11 months ago in Psyche
How Long Will You Wait For Your Growth?
If you allow others to Determine your Growth... You may Never Obtain your Potential. How Long Will You Wait for Your Growth?
By Dr. Cody Dakota Wooten, DFM, DHM, DAS (hc)11 months ago in Psyche
Dear Bullies, Here's What You Don't Know About Me.
I have tasted the pain of invisibility like it was the only being known, Through the budding years of my existence, I sat through the corridors forlorn,
By Hridya Sharma12 months ago in Psyche
a kindle inspired breakdown. Runner-Up in The Metamorphosis of the Mind Challenge. Top Story - March 2025. Content Warning.
I'm not much of a crier but I used to be. I tell my counselor and my mental health nurse that quite often, when I am sharing emotional stories with them, I just cannot breakdown and cry. I even asked if it was my medication that I am on that just makes me unable to cry. My psychiatrist told me that sometimes we just build up emotional walls to certain things and when that wall breaks- you need to be prepared for it.
By Chloe Rose Violet 🌹12 months ago in Psyche
What You See Isn’t Real
Let’s be real for a second. You scroll, you like, you comment. Maybe you double-tap a picture that looks just right—perfect lighting, perfect angles, perfect life. But deep down, you know something’s off. Something doesn’t quite add up.
By Talea Weeanor12 months ago in Psyche
The Psychological Underpinnings of Benevolent Sexism: A Comprehensive Exploration
A recent study by Clever Girl found that "benevolent sexism" (BS) can hurt women in the short and long term. Benevolent sexism is when someone (usually a man) says something that seems supportive and upbeat but is based on traditional gender stereotypes. Unlike hostile sexism or other overt forms of discrimination, it is unique in that it is often used with intentionally positive intentions and is usually interpreted as such by the recipient. For example, Carla and Alex have been anticipating their manager's annual performance reviews.
By Hridya Sharma12 months ago in Psyche
The Shadows I Fear. Content Warning.
For the last 15 years I have struggled with what I call "negative hallucinations" whenever I get too much stress in my life. They typically take the form of shadows saying some really dark and untrue things like:
By The Schizophrenic Mom12 months ago in Psyche
They Say…. Not a Disability But Your ATTITUDE!
“Borrowed Time” Taking into consideration the conditions of FND, bipolar disorder, and tarsal coalition—these invisible battles wrapped in visible struggles—life unfolds as a series of contrasts: difficulties and triumphs, joy and sorrow, love and loneliness. Feelings and emotions—they are powerful forces, and sensation is merely the body’s translation of experience.
By Hon.Prof.Hon.Dr.Duchess Letitia Antoinette Kapuscinska 12 months ago in Psyche