Science for the People: Mental Health Myths

sftp-square-fistonly-whitebgThis week, we’re listening to “Mental Illness Myths,” a panel discussion about public perceptions of mental health  at CONvergence 2014. Panelists Megan Press, Miri Mogilevsky, Julia Burke and Olivia James discuss misconceptions about diagnosis, treatment and symptoms, and the harm that stigma does to individuals affected by mental illness.

 

Author: Josh Witten

http://www.thefinchandpea.com

One thought on “Science for the People: Mental Health Myths”

  1. I haven’t listened to this yet, but this may be the topic closest to my heart that Science for the People has ever discussed, since depression is one of those things I’ve struggled with and am now maybe just getting over; and rightly or stupidly talk about pretty openly.

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