How to Dismantle the Stigma of Mental Illness
According to anthropologist Roy Grinker, we need to push back against the binary of “normal” and “abnormal.” By Jenara Nerenberg | March 17, 2021
People who are perceived as “different” in some way are often shamed or stigmatized, including those who have a mental illness. There are a multitude of stereotypes and false notions about what it means to experience mental distress, informed by historical context and culture, that have led to unfair treatment.
Anthropologist and professor Roy Grinker has recently published a book on the topic,
Nobody’s Normal, which is an expansive historical look at how mental illness has been perceived throughout world history, from schizophrenia to depression. He shows how the stigma of mental illness was created by cultures and societies over time, which means we also hold the power to reverse stigma through education, awareness, and reframing our very notions of wha
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