29-08-2024 11:17 via socialpsychology.org

Some People with Schizophrenia Fight Stigma on Social Media

Source: United Press International - Health NewsPeople with schizophrenia have been challenging the stigma of their mental disorder by posting on social media, trying to dispel the myth that they're prone to injuring themselves or others. "People will treat me like I am dangerous just because of my illness," said Kody Green, who creates social media content about schizophrenia. Yet, "studies show that people with schizophrenia are more likely to be victims of violent crime than the...
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