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Could we end mental health stigma in our children’s generation?

Kids and teens need access to mental health services. Providing those services and starting conversations early could dismantle the stigma around mental illness. The term “stigma” comes from the Latin word for branding or tattooing the skin. Its origins reveal how stigma functions: external forces (stereotypes, social pressure, discrimination) penetrate the individual psyche, leaving a wound that is difficult to heal. When it comes to behavioral health, stigma might not literally scar the flesh, but it can have a devastating … Continue reading “Could we end mental health stigma in our children’s generation?”