Take “Take Your Pills” With a Grain of Salt
In the first 30 seconds of the Netflix documentary Take Your Pills, we hear about the troubling physical effects of stimulant medication, followed quickly with credits featuring images of skulls…
“Stigma” Articles
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How One Streamer’s Fight Against Stigma Inspired a Future Overwatch Pro
Read MoreAt Take This, we believe in the power of sharing our stories — the power of showing people that they’re not alone. The story of Lucas “Mendokusaii” Håkansson, an Overwatch…
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We Need to Talk About Mental Illness – But Not Because of High-Profile Violence
Read MoreImagine a disheveled man sitting alone on a street in a major metropolitan area. He’s conversing with and yelling at people, though the people he’s talking with and yelling at…
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Men Break Down the Cost of Masculinity and Stigma
Read More[font_text link=”” icon=”star” color=”dark” size=”small” border=”off” spin=”off”]Content Warning: Discussion of suicide.[/font_text] Psychology student and vlogger LikeKristen uses her YouTube channel to talk about her own experiences with mental health issues,…
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This Animated Short Explains the Dangers of Stigma Without Saying a Word
Read MoreMental health issues can be very isolating, and when you’re dealing with them alone, you might not have the words to explain what’s wrong. This video from animator Chara Bui…
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In This Personal Video, ‘How to ADHD’ Tackles Medication Stigma
Read MoreThe decision to take (or not take) psychiatric medication shouldn’t be a controversial one. We should decide what’s best for our health with the help of our doctors, and that…
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This Illustrator is Creating an Alphabet of Mental Health Issues
Read MoreIllustrator Sonaksha Iyengar is taking part in the 36 Days of Type project on Instagram this month, joining thousands of artists each bringing their own perspectives and styles to the…
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This Video Gets to the Heart of Mental Health Stigma
Read MoreA big part of the Take This mission is fighting mental health stigma both in the gaming community and beyond it. For us, that means a lot of things, including…