Blacks Feeling Less Stigmatized in Seeking Mental Health Treatment

Blacks feeling less stigmatized in seeking mental health treatment
But for many blacks, the topic has carried particularly negative connotations — to the point where it's easier to talk about drug or alcohol addiction than depression or anxiety. In 2008, whites received mental health treatment or counseling at nearly … Read more on Chicago Daily Herald

Postpartum depression: What you need to know
Between 50 and 80 per cent of new mothers experience the most minor form of postpartum depression also known as the baby blues, according the Canadian Mental Health Association. Up to 20 per cent suffer more debilitating symptoms including anxiety, … Read more on CBC.ca

Deep depression is overcome, with help
The challenges Francis faced are common barriers for those with temporary or chronic mental health problems. About 80 percent of people with serious mental illness are unemployed, says Clarke Romans, executive director of the National Alliance on … Read more on Arizona Daily Star