Breaking The Stigma

Watch 47 ABC's Julian Sadur's four part series looking at mental health and the stigma surrounding it.

Living with a mental illness that is not diagnosed or treated can be extremely tough. Many people do not look for a diagnosis due to shame or fear. People tend to live with their symptoms until they can no longer deal with the illness or they are forced to get help. Unfortunately, society still has a tough time accepting and understanding mental illnesses. In the news clips below, you will hear several stories of individuals who are living with a mental illness. It’s time to break the stigma.