Stop the Stigma

This is “Stop the Stigma”: A project born from too many tragedies involving questions of mental health.

Through powerful storytelling – straight from the people brave enough to talk freely – watch as stereotypes of mental illness and those suffering from them are broken down. Go ahead, stand in a room with five people – at least one person has experienced mental illness.

It can affect anyone.

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“Stop the Stigma” is an unfiltered look at mental illness through the eyes and words of everyday people in our community. You’ll see a young mother navigating anxiety and depression, a father’s suffering, a daughter reeling from loss after suicide, a counselor’s frustration and a woman’s everyday battle with schizophrenia.

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• A father’s story: In death, Charlie Provenza’s son is at peace

• Adriana Wagner, a counselor: Mental illness is a ‘crisis’ in society

• Anika Morton, now in therapy, copes with anxiety and depression

• Georgia Ann Cowell, dealing with bipolar and schizophrenia, bounces back from homelessness

• Hannah Jines’ father wrote her a letter: ‘Dear princess,’ it began. He never delivered it.

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They are the faces and voices of mental health. Each came forward to share their story with hopes of stopping the stigma attached to the words “mental illness.”

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For those suffering in silence, “Stop the Stigma” also provides resources. This series is here to help others realize they are not alone and help is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Mental health does not have to be demonized. It’s treatable, and it’s not what you think.