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Deconstructing Stigma: Novel Therapy

The following story features Luanne Rice, a 60-year-old novelist and participant in our Deconstructing Stigma: A Change in Thought Can Change a Life mental health public awareness campaign. “My throat hurt. I was holding back tears and words.” For Luanne, writing is therapeutic. She creates...

Deconstructing Stigma: Therapy Truly Saved My Life

The following story features Ivy , a participant in our Deconstructing Stigma: Changing Attitudes About Mental Health public awareness campaign. Told through the eyes of its participants, this campaign boldly challenges the misconceptions of what those with mental illness look like and is intended...

Depression Robbed Me of My Music, But I Was Stronger Than the Illness

Lisa is a volunteer in Deconstructing Stigma: Changing Attitudes About Mental Health, McLean’s national public awareness campaign intended to change the way mental illness is perceived. Told through the eyes of its participants, this campaign boldly challenges the misconceptions of what those with...

Deconstructing Stigma: Finding a Path Toward Recovery

The following story features Joe F. , an author from New York and participant in our Deconstructing Stigma: Changing Attitudes About Mental Health public awareness campaign. Told through the eyes of its participants, this campaign boldly challenges the misconceptions of what those with mental...

Deconstructing Stigma: We Save Each Other

The following story features Mary S., a participant in our Deconstructing Stigma: Changing Attitudes About Mental Health public awareness campaign. Told through the eyes of its participants, this campaign boldly challenges the misconceptions of what those with mental health conditions look like and...

Supporting Mental Health Awareness Every Day

Mental health continues to be among the largest public health challenges worldwide, with 1 in 5 people experiencing a mental illness each year and more than 30% of people developing a mental illness at some point in their lifetime. Mental illness is the #1 cause of disability globally. The World...

Deconstructing Stigma: Revealing Leads to Healing

The following story features Brandon, a NFL wide receiver, co-founder of PROJECT 375, and participant in our Deconstructing Stigma: A Change in Thought Can Change a Life mental health public awareness campaign. Told through the eyes of its participants, this campaign boldly challenges the...

Video: Deconstructing Stigma – Chris

As a participant in McLean’s Deconstructing Stigma campaign, Chris tells his story of his struggle with addiction and how getting the help he needed inspired him to fight stigma by talking openly about his recovery. “I work in the world of sports, where any perceived weakness is judged negatively...

Video: Deconstructing Stigma – Leslie

Leslie Chihuly, CEO of Chihuly Studios, wife of acclaimed artist Dale Chihuly, and a volunteer for McLean’s Deconstructing Stigma campaign, talks openly about her personal experience with mental illness. Read more about Leslie’s story. About Deconstructing Stigma Deconstructing Stigma: Changing...