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Why We Need Better Representation of Borderline Personality Disorder

BPD is not an easy condition to live with. TV shows and films that portray us as volatile, manipulative and “crazy” only compound our struggles.

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How Social Media Is Changing the Way We Think About Mental Illness

Social media’s role in changing the dialogue could be considered a critical step in addressing barriers to treatment.

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The Not So Pretty Version of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

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Six Underrated Depictions of PTSD in Movies and TV

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From Villain to Hero: Reimagining the Role of Mental Health in Pop Culture

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The Stigmatizing Word Hidden in Mental Health Conversations

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Finding Myself in the Main Character of “Prozac Nation”

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Dissociative Identity Disorder: A Misrepresented Diagnosis

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The Missing Piece of Disney’s “Soul”

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Using Lived Experience to Adapt Mental Health Language

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Myths and Facts of Bipolar Disorder

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The Importance of Explaining Our Lived Experience

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Lived Experience Matters: Coming Out and Sharing

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The Pain of Not Seeking Help for My PTSD

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How Understanding My OCD Helped Me Manage It

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The Many Impacts of Self-Stigma

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Why We Need Responsible Representation in the Film Industry

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Finding a Partner Who Accepts My Mental Illness

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Why Stereotypes About Psychosis Are Harmful

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What People Get Wrong About Bipolar Disorder

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What People with Mental Illness Want You to Know

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5 Common Myths About Suicide Debunked

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