Author Archive for: lci
Entries by Northern Lakes CMH
Brenda: My Story
I was sexually abused by two family members before my teen years. I always felt that it was my fault, that I did something to cause it to happen to me. I went to counseling for a very short period. They felt that I would be just fine, that there was no need for their […]
Mental health: Overcoming the stigma of mental illness
Progress is being made to remove the stigma of mental illness and mental health disorders. You can take positive steps to combat stigma. By Mayo Clinic staff – (Direct Article Link) Stigma is a very real problem for people who have a mental illness. Based on stereotypes, stigma is a negative judgment based on a […]
Dave: My Story
For as long as I can remember I didn’t feel like I was quite right. I was a loner at home and at school. Although I became accustomed to my loneliness, I never could learn to like it. I could be in a room full of people and still feel all by myself. My lack […]
Suicide Prevention Week
Suicide Prevention Week, September 6-12, 2009, is a good time to share some resources. First, if you are in crisis and need immediate help, please call 1-800-273-TALK (8255). This is a 24-hour hotline available free to all. If you are a veteran, please call this number and then press 1 to be routed to the […]
Using Person-First Language Helps Bust Stigma
Remember the old saying, “Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me?” Although this phrase was intended to help children cushion the sting of teasing, we all know it opened the door to hurtful and hateful remarks that left long-term psychological scars. Persons with mental illnesses and developmental disabilities are […]
Myra: My Mental Health Issues
My mental health issues stem more from childhood abuse than genetics so it is very hard for me to trust anybody or to believe what I am told. I also suffer from a very severe case of ADHD. It has taken me several years and multiple attempts to get the right combination of medication to […]
Starting on the Road To Healthy Living: SMOKE FREE
Did you know that people diagnosed with a mental illness are three times more likely to smoke than people without a mental illness? Did you know that HALF of all cigarettes bought in the USA are purchased by people with mental health problems? Did you know that tobacco use can interfere with psychiatric medications? Did […]