#negative stigma

[kt-cant-focus]

The biggest take away from KS

Getting help when you are having some mental health problems is super important. The social stigma of ignoring mental health and not getting treatment, or that there is something wrong with you if you need it, is one we need to change. I’ve been doing some research and from what I’ve read, that stigma is so huge in South Korea. I think so many characters had the potential to become decent people but turned awful since they didn’t get help. Sangwoo, his mom, Bum, Seungbae, etc. My ultimate ship was them all in therapy.

[cloudheist]

negative stigma about mental health problems in the media and especially in communities of POC is so fucking damaging and tiring. and no one talks about it. even people i know that are #woke still have these ridiculous outdated opinions about mental illness, because its not an interesting ‘clickable’ topic to discuss in mainstream media. 

can we talk about how police brutality has led to the tragic loss of so many nonviolent mentally ill people, or how they are often drugged without permission or rendered homeless? how they are seen as scary, dangerous, sometimes even demonic by outsiders? they are victims to their illnesses, and often also victims of abuse or mistreatment at a young age. they are not all threats. mentally ill people are people, and they should not be tossed aside. 

[endeavorny]

"Men, and particularly boys and men of color, are generally discouraged from seeking any kind of help at all — let alone help with mental health issues."

Jay-Z discusses mental health, negative stigma, and seeking treatment. 

[kenubemyobewan]

The thing I hate about being a teenager is that there is this stigma set against this age group. That all teenagers care about is sex, they hate school, we’re ignorant or just downright stupid, and that we don’t care for anyone or anything. And it’s sad for me to say that this is true for some individuals, but not all. I know a lot of people, personally and online, who don’t oblige to this stigma and I wish more people would realize that.

[nollywoodmagazine]

Combating the Negative Stigma Surrounding Testicular Cancer

Combating the Negative Stigma Surrounding Testicular Cancer

Despite a string of high-profile cases involving top athletes in the past few years, awareness about testicular cancer is still lacking, especially when compared to other kinds of cancer. Due to this lack of knowledge, there is a negative stigma surrounding the disease. This stigma is even compounded by the fact that sexual health issues remain a taboo topic for many people, while others…

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[limberella]

If you had to drop out of high school for mental health reasons, physical health reasons, or to raise a child, do not listen to all this BS negative stigma around being a high school drop out. It can be a scary decision, and I am so proud of you for taking care of yourself. You are strong, and you are appreciated.

[watcherinthesky]

Why can't cuddling be just that anymore? Why does it always have some negative stigma put on it? Why does everyone ruin it by turning it into something other than it is, the simple sharing of physical heat, mental calmness and emotional comfort between two people who desperately need it?

[acrylic]

Unlike other illnesses, mental disorders aren't the type of problems that result in you going to hospital until you're better. You won't find yourself surrounded by family, friends or even doctors which know exactly how to help you. You won't be told, "I love you", or be presented with gifts and get well soon cards. You won't have someone to hold your hand until you're well again, to promise you things will be better, to make you believe it. Instead, you will be made to feel ashamed, alone and awkward. You will be presented with unbearable silences, avoidance of the subject, and unwillingness to help. You will be greeted with arguments, tears and all the stuff no one talks about. But why should it be any different?

the issue with mental illness (n.f.)