https://www.givemindgrow.org/blog daily 0.75 2021-02-14 https://www.givemindgrow.org/blog/blog-post-title-one-slc4l-cb2yr monthly 0.5 2021-03-12 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6016fbfc7afdae55cedac536/t/604bbc1d89f89f64b878930e/1615576131672/Mubarak.png Blog - Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) https://www.givemindgrow.org/blog/blog-post-title-one-slc4l monthly 0.5 2021-03-12 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6016fbfc7afdae55cedac536/t/604bb0261b291b1b51c4372a/1615575840087/samia+blog.png Blog - STAND BY ME https://www.givemindgrow.org/home-11 daily 1.0 2021-04-24 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6016fbfc7afdae55cedac536/t/602d4da90d012539eeb7b257/1614019169204/dreamstimelarge_161447719.jpg Home The consequence of Stigma Fear and misunderstanding often lead to prejudice against people with mental illness and addictions, even among service providers. It's one of the main reasons why many people don't consider it a real health issue. This prejudice and discrimination lead to feelings of hopelessness and shame in those struggling to cope with their situation, creating a serious barrier to diagnosis and treatment. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6016fbfc7afdae55cedac536/t/602d4fe21fd7500072f3619f/1614019247358/kelly-sikkema-E8H76nY1v6Q-unsplash.jpg Home - The struggle is incredibly real The world is in the grips of a mental health crisis that ruins health, threatens lives and hurts economies. Knowing the facts is the first step on the way to creating new hope. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6016fbfc7afdae55cedac536/t/602fd56c2679f7266b9d2207/1614019313428/marcos-paulo-prado-tRNWWgvUjUM-unsplash.jpg Home - Black Community & Mental Health The Black community suffers from an increased rate of mental health concerns, including anxiety and depression. The increased incidence of psychological difficulties in the Black community is related to the lack of access to appropriate and culturally responsive mental health care, prejudice and racism inherent in the daily environment of Black individuals. https://www.givemindgrow.org/home daily 0.75 2021-02-22 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6016fbfc7afdae55cedac536/t/6033fc5ea95f6f4abc32ef29/1614020875877/aditya-saxena-tj24rcDcmkY-unsplash.jpg Home - Mental Illness doesn’t mean weakness There are many reasons why people develop mental illness. Some are genetic or biological. Some are a result of childhood trauma or overwhelming stress at school, work or home. Some stem from environmental injustice or violence. Sometimes, we simply don't know. Regardless of the reasons, these are health problems just like cancer, arthritis or diabetes. So why does society look at people with mental illness, including substance use disorders, differently? The answer is Stigma. The real question, however, is how do we stop it? https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6016fbfc7afdae55cedac536/t/602fcdc297cbab7fdd64d754/1614020900592/tandem-x-visuals-RJuYspTdJd0-unsplash.jpg Home - The Black Community & Mental Health Research suggests that the adult Black community is 25% more likely to experience serious mental health problems, such as Major Depressive Disorder or Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Additionally, Black emerging adults (ages 18-25) also experience higher rates of mental health problems and lower rates of mental health service utilization compared to White emerging adults, and older Black adults. https://www.givemindgrow.org/did-you-know daily 0.75 2021-02-23 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6016fbfc7afdae55cedac536/t/602d67923f845d300329c103/1613588522757/jaroslav-devia-xfYiIpHnvhs-unsplash.jpg Did you know? https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6016fbfc7afdae55cedac536/t/602d675d4271901443b76ead/1613588340160/dreamstimemaximum_104504771.jpg Did you know? https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6016fbfc7afdae55cedac536/t/602d67e11fd7500072f65dfb/1613588465019/ian-rX12B5uX7QM-unsplash.jpg Did you know? https://www.givemindgrow.org/our-vision daily 0.75 2021-02-23 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6016fbfc7afdae55cedac536/t/602ffd510735ad697b54d42e/1613757793318/Untitled+design+-+2021-02-19T130241.176.jpg Our Vision https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6016fbfc7afdae55cedac536/t/602ffb22c095a31ffbe7def0/1614040890957/a5120bde64fa7bb1763b740fe93cabf8.jpg Our Vision - 7 Things You Can Do to Reduce Stigma Be aware of your attitudes and behaviour. Examine your own judgmental thinking, reinforced by upbringing and society. Know the facts. Educate yourself about mental illness, including substance use disorders. Choose your words carefully. The way we speak can affect the attitudes of others. Educate others. Pass on facts and positive attitudes; challenge myths and stereotypes. Focus on the positive. Mental illness, including addictions, are only part of anyone's larger picture. Support people. Treat everyone with dignity and respect; offer support and encouragement. Include everyone. It's against the law to deny jobs or services to anyone with these health issues.