In this helpful CareNote, author Mary Lynne Knighten helps readers separate fact from fiction when it comes to the harmful stereotypes and damaging misinformation that surround mental illness. She illustrates how to identify the signs of stigma, counters some of the most popular myths about mental illness, and shows how everyone can help to challenge and eliminate the social distancing of people with mental health conditions. “We all play a part in creating a mentally healthy community that supports recovery, promotes transparency and healthy dialogue, improves social inclusion, and reduces discrimination,” writes Knighten.

By Mary Lynne Knighten