What I Learned About Depression by Being Depressed

“It’s been a couple of months since I came out as a man suffering from depression. Perhaps it is the people I’ve chosen to surround myself with, but I have faced none of the harmful judging I’ve heard accompanies such a revelation. Conversely, there is a better than good chance people are judging me negatively[…]

Mental health stigma hasn’t gone away

“The problems surrounding mental health stigma are nuanced and far-reaching, and we really need to get to grips with the effect that each different type can have. I think it’s great that more people are now feeling able to talk about their own experiences with depression, but we mustn’t fool ourselves into believing that this[…]

Athletes’ mental health to be explored

“Sometimes it’s a bit more difficult for student-athletes to seek help because of the norms around sports of being tough and resilient, finding one’s own way through problems,” said Daniel Eisenberg, an associate professor at the school of public health. “All of those norms can work against seeking help, so student-athletes might be more vulnerable[…]