A Mental Health Organization Combatting the Stigma of Mental Illness

Mental Health Program

Rosalynn Carter Mental Health Journalism Fellows have written, produced, and published works related to mental illnesses and reducing stigma. Relevant articles and projects completed both during and after each journalist's fellowship year may be found within the archives.

Reducing Stigma

1 May 2006

Stigma - the mark of shame

Educate your friends and family about your problem - ignorance may be bliss, but it's often hurtful ... [Read the Article...]

8 Oct 2005

Panel to fight the 'stigma' of mental illness

A state panel has been created to work toward ending discrimination against people with mental illness, acting Governor Codey announced Friday. [Read the Article...]

1 Jan 2005

To Talk is to Change

Stigma refers to the negative attitudes and perceptions that make people fearful about those with mental health problems. [Read the Article...]

22 Dec 2004

The stigma of mental health

Research indicates that Latinos in general do not use mental health services with the same frequency as other groups. [Read the Article...]

12 Oct 2004

Rosalynn Carter works for change any way she can

The former first lady talks about how they're making the world a better place. These journalists, each of whom is a part of her Mental Health Journalism Fellowship program, are [Read the Article...]