Author/Source: Senior Planet See the full link here
Takeaway
This article talks about actress Glenn Close and her organization called Bring Change to Mind. You’ll learn how this group works to reduce the negative feelings and judgments people have about mental illness.
Technical Subject Understandability
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Analogy/Comparison
Talking about mental health openly is like taking a blanket off a difficult topic, so everyone can see it clearly and understand it better.
Why It Matters
It matters because many people with mental illness do not get help because they are afraid of being judged or shamed. The article shares how Glenn Close’s sister, Jessie, lives with bipolar disorder, and her nephew, Calen, has schizoaffective disorder, showing how important it is for families to talk about these issues.
Related Terms
Stigma. Jargon Conversion: Stigma is when people have strong negative and unfair ideas about something, like mental illness, which can make others feel ashamed.
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