Getting Down to Smashness

I am sorry I have not posted new content on Stigma Smash for some time. I have been busy with other projects, but no more excuses! It's time to get down to smashing some stigma once again!

I have said from the word "go" that this is meant to be a highly collaborative effort. I am no mental health stigma expert (that's a mouthful!). I am a great researcher and I like to think I am a decent writer, but becoming an expert on mental health stigma is NOT my intent at all. We all have some experience with it. Whether you have a mental illness or not, your life has probably been touched by it and awareness of this stigma must exist (I recall being aware of this stigma long before my life was impacted by anxiety and panic disorder). By combining our experiences, thoughts, opinions, and voices, we can together make a difference that no one person could on their own.

That said, the success or failure of Stigma Smash depends greatly on user involvement. Without interaction, it will die. I have faith that Stigma Smash will continue on. I have grand plans for this project and intend on making an epic revival, but I must have your help! This campaign is all about awareness.

I don't ask for contributions in any sort of financial form. Stigma Smash is meant to be an awareness campaign. I just ask for a few minutes of your time to support this cause. Share this blog on social media sites. Comment or even better yet subscribe to this blog.

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Also I ask that you please check out my other blog: Misdirected Anxiety also on Tumblr and Facebook. Here I talk about different topics related to anxiety and panic disorders and general positive thinking techniques that can be applied to many challenges in life.

Now, that said, it's time to get down to Stigma Smash business! I have received some great response to this campaign from the start, but I want to take it further. The intent of this post is to get people to interact and get involved. I would like to see as many people as possible share the stigmas that they have encountered or that they perceive and how it has affected them or someone else.

So, the question is "What does mental health stigma mean to you? And what impact has it had on your life or that of those around you?"

I am so motivated to see this take off that I will go ahead and say that if we can get 100 replies on this topic, I will send a $20 gift card to whoever gives the 100th reply!