“High profile people who disclose their

“High profile people who disclose their experiences with mental illness bring a positive light to health and wellness. Research supports this, showing how positive stories result in more people seeking help as a result of a celebrity’s disclosure. Stigma research has shown that the telling of positive stories significantly reduces the myths of mental illness. When the public learns about a person who lives with a clinical disorder, manages it well and experiences a rewarding life, stigma is reduced.” – Psychology Today #courage #mentalillness #mentalhealth #mentalstrength #resilience #PTG #Counseling #change