When we make these disorders into a joke, we become complicit in creating a culture where mentally ill people are taught to feel ashamed, isolated, and broken. And when we uphold that stigma instead of challenging it, it’s not surprising that so many people with these illnesses opt to take their own lives. We need to do better. Not just for Amanda Bynes, but for all the people worldwide who suffer from these disorders.
Posted on: Fri, 24 Oct 2014 21:56:16 +0000