Remembering Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss
I was on vacation in paradise when I learned of the tragic loss of Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss to suicide. I have thought about him, and the millions of others who suffer deeply behind masks of happiness and success, every day since. I have thought of his family, and the...
Mental Illness – A Lifelong Battle
On October 27th 2021, I woke up to yet another depressive episode. It was my 9th of the year. The previous 8 had been short, lasting 2-6 days each. Although that’s more frequent than I would like, it is at least manageable. Episode 9 would be different, however. It...
Interview with Matthew Dickson: schizophrenia and mental illness in the developing world
An Important Discussion About Mental Illness in the Developing World Jason Finucan, Founder of StigmaZero, is pleased to share the following interview with Matthew Dickson of Mind Aid. Matthew is an inspirational figure, having triumphed after a 27-year battle with...
Workplace Mental Health: Moving from Awareness to ACTION
Implications of Covid-19 for Mental Health Prior to the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic in early 2020, mental illness was already a very serious – and growing – problem. Whether you looked at the data published by the World Health Organization, the National Alliance on...