Fighting the stigma of mental illness, with Patrick Corrigan, PsyD

Fighting the stigma of mental illness, with Patrick Corrigan, PsyD

Despite how common mental illness is, people with mental illness often keep their diagnosis a closely guarded secret in the face of widespread stigma and discrimination. Patrick Corrigan, PhD, editor of APA’s journal Stigma and Health, discusses where this stigma comes from, how it affects people’s lives, why it’s important for those with mental illness to share their stories, and whether or not celebrities’ new openness about mental health is decreasing stigma. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Recognizing a narcissist (SOP37)

Recognizing a narcissist (SOP37)

Narcissism is not just something attributed to people who post selfies and list all their favorite meals on Facebook. It’s a diagnosable personality disorder that causes people to have a delusional se...

13 Touko 201614min

Discrimination and stress (SOP36)

Discrimination and stress (SOP36)

Experiencing discrimination in any form can be profoundly stressful for many people, according to the latest Stress in America™ survey, published by the American Psychological Association. In this epi...

8 Huhti 201614min

Planning for a successful career (SOP35)

Planning for a successful career (SOP35)

Succeeding in any profession takes careful planning and skills that may not be obvious to people at the start of their careers. In this episode, psychologist Garth Fowler, PhD, talks about the benefit...

11 Maalis 201611min

Nonverbal communication speaks volumes (SOP34)

Nonverbal communication speaks volumes (SOP34)

If you think reading people is not a science, think again. Understanding expressions that only appear on someone’s face for tenths of a second can mean a lot to those who know what to look for. In thi...

12 Helmi 201613min

Putting an end to bullying and school violence (SOP33)

Putting an end to bullying and school violence (SOP33)

School violence and bullying are a concern for parents and educators alike. As a result, thousands of school districts have implemented anti-bullying programs. In this episode, psychologist and educat...

15 Tammi 20169min

Psychology’s influence on our digital world (SOP32)

Psychology’s influence on our digital world (SOP32)

Psychologists are key in understanding how and why we use technology the way we do. Our smartphones and activity trackers can gauge our moods, and there are apps that can act as mobile therapists. In ...

14 Joulu 20159min

Understanding your racial biases (SOP31)

Understanding your racial biases (SOP31)

Racial bias is everywhere but we may not always see it. However, understanding the way people feel about and behave toward those outside their own group can help communities heal after a tragedy, as w...

13 Marras 201511min

Helping transgender people thrive (SOP30)

Helping transgender people thrive (SOP30)

Transgender and gender nonconforming people are becoming more accepted in mainstream society, but they still remain misunderstood and understudied. In this episode, psychologist Anneliese Singh discus...

5 Loka 201512min

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