Mental health stigma refers to negative beliefs people may hold about those with mental illness, which can lead to stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination. Public awareness and literacy have ...

With a certain amount of glee, I tell people "I'm mentally ill." The discomfort on their faces is almost palpable. Most people are shocked to hear those words, especially coming from the likes of me: ...

Bolton is a senior scientist in the Department of Mental Health at Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health. Years ago, I was the only physician serving a small country town and its ...

Mental health conditions affect millions of people worldwide, but harmful stereotypes—like the idea that people with mental illness are dangerous or weak—still shape how these conditions are ...

One in four people will experience mental illness during their lifetime, according to the World Health Organization. This statistic is troubling, given that mental illness is a leading cause of ...

While there is a mental health crisis occurring both nationally and within the construction industry, the stigma around mental health in construction remains inordinately high. Imagine being on a boat ...

We’ve come a long way from the days when people generally viewed mental health care as a subject worthy of secrecy and shame. In a global survey published in May 2025, nearly 75% of respondents say it ...

Despite decades of progress, stigma still shadows mental health in 2025, quietly shaping lives from classrooms to workplaces. Every year on October 10, World Mental Health Day offers a reminder that ...

For the past couple of years every safety professional has been searching for ways to help their employees deal with the increased level of mental health issues, mostly stemming from the pandemic. The ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. author of Chained to the Desk in a Hybrid World: A Guide to Balance. Although men, compared to women, are less likely to seek help ...

Mental health conditions are common, and more treatments are available than ever to help people cope, recover, and thrive. However, stigma can prevent or delay people from seeking care or cause them ...