http://saynotostigma.com/2011/05/taking-a-closer-look-at-ron-artests-ongoing-fight-against-stigma/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=taking-a-closer-look-at-ron-artests-ongoing-fight-against-stigma a blog of The Menninger Clinic Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:19:15 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 http://saynotostigma.com/2011/05/taking-a-closer-look-at-ron-artests-ongoing-fight-against-stigma/comment-page-1/#comment-1109 Teresa Ruiz Wed, 17 Aug 2011 17:28:07 +0000 http://saynotostigma.com/?p=1248#comment-1109 He has a right to confidentiality also, and the right to choose how much he wants to reveal about his personal life. He has his reasons for keeping his diagnosis confidential, and it's not our place to question that or force the issue. The truth is, there is still a lot of stigma out there about mental illness, and he's already struggling with his image - remaking it - and he doesn't need any other complications. I think he is doing a service by speaking up against the stigma of mental illness and getting therapy, whatever the reasons. His diagnosis is his business, and it isn't necessary or important for us to know. It's enough to know he is honest about his issues and that he is getting the help he needs. He's setting a good example for all of us. He has a right to confidentiality also, and the right to choose how much he wants to reveal about his personal life. He has his reasons for keeping his diagnosis confidential, and it’s not our place to question that or force the issue. The truth is, there is still a lot of stigma out there about mental illness, and he’s already struggling with his image – remaking it – and he doesn’t need any other complications. I think he is doing a service by speaking up against the stigma of mental illness and getting therapy, whatever the reasons. His diagnosis is his business, and it isn’t necessary or important for us to know. It’s enough to know he is honest about his issues and that he is getting the help he needs. He’s setting a good example for all of us.

]]> http://saynotostigma.com/2011/05/taking-a-closer-look-at-ron-artests-ongoing-fight-against-stigma/comment-page-1/#comment-689 Jbai Mon, 06 Jun 2011 07:51:04 +0000 http://saynotostigma.com/?p=1248#comment-689 I agree highly with Cat, we should contiune to encouage those who is welling to speak out on this issue... I agree highly with Cat, we should contiune to encouage those who is welling to speak out on this issue…

]]> http://saynotostigma.com/2011/05/taking-a-closer-look-at-ron-artests-ongoing-fight-against-stigma/comment-page-1/#comment-683 Cat Fri, 20 May 2011 16:04:49 +0000 http://saynotostigma.com/?p=1248#comment-683 Why do you have to know what his diagnosis is? Isn't it enough that he's putting himself out there to share some of his experience and promote counseling? Just respect what he's doing, and since you're not actually his therapist, don't worry about the official diagnosis. Also, isn't this blog about taking away the stigma of the mental health field, and part of the stigma is attached to labels and diagnoses...so by demanding his diagnosis, you're pushing to stigmatize Artest. Not cool. Why do you have to know what his diagnosis is? Isn’t it enough that he’s putting himself out there to share some of his experience and promote counseling? Just respect what he’s doing, and since you’re not actually his therapist, don’t worry about the official diagnosis. Also, isn’t this blog about taking away the stigma of the mental health field, and part of the stigma is attached to labels and diagnoses…so by demanding his diagnosis, you’re pushing to stigmatize Artest. Not cool.

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