Behavioral health researcher Dr. Sharon M. Holder writes that the recent smear against Michelle Obama is not an isolated incident but a textbook example of how stigma and misogynoir function, and calls on America to stop expecting Black women to go high simply to survive.
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Posted inOpinion
The stigma we carry, the silence we must break
Dr. Sharon M. Holder writes that mental health stigma in communities of color is rooted in generational silence, systemic barriers and trauma, and calls on readers to break that silence this Mental Health Month.
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Posted inHelp Is Here
Breaking the stigma of opioid overdose
The stigma surrounding opioid addiction and overdoses in Hennepin County is rooted in misconceptions and can hinder recovery efforts, but a more compassionate approach can empower those in need to seek help without fear and reduce harm.
Posted inHealth + Wellness
Mental health facts and fictions
Public messages linking violence and mental illness are stigmatizing and discourage people living with a mental health disorder from seeking treatment.