“Raising awareness that effective treatments for mental illnesses are available and that people recover, can encourage those in need to seek help." Tags:
SAMHSA
Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter’s new book, “Within Our Reach: Ending the Mental Health Crisis”describes the obstacles faced by people with mental illness and offers some ideas about how to remove these obstacles. Tags:
Rosalynn Carter Stigma
One of the effects of American-led globalization is “Americanizing the world’s understanding of mental health and illness.” Tags:
Ethan Watters
Andrew McCulloch, Chief Executive of the Mental Health Foundation, writes about his vision for mental health services in the UK. Tags:
Andrew McCulloch Mental Health Foundation
According to a recent article in The Globe and Mail, the cost of mental illness to the Canadian economy is enormous - $51 billion a year.
Actress Glenn Close is speaking out for the first time on television about mental illness in her own family and is teaming up with her sister, Jessie, in a public service campaign to promote a dialogue. Tags:
Glenn Close