09/30/2026
Last year, 48,824 people died from su***de. Sometimes, we ask ourselves, "Why didn't they just ask for help?"
The truth is that even though 20% of adults experience a mental health condition each year, silence and shame still surround it due to stigma - negative attitudes, stereotypes, and discriminatory behaviors directed at people experiencing mental health challenges.
Stigma creates feelings of shame, fear of judgment, and even stops people from asking for help when they need it. But we have the power to end stigma by building supportive networks. Having conversations, educating others, and leading with kindness and courage can have a huge impact.
Learn more about removing stigma at CredibleMind: https://franklincountyohio.crediblemind.com/articles/bringing-su***de-out-of-the-darkness-raising-awareness-removing-stigma
Image description: Social media graphic promoting breaking mental health stigma. Features an illustration of a woman escaping a cage, symbolizing breaking free of stigma. Text reads, "Break the stigma." CredibleMind and Franklin County Job and Family Services logos at the bottom.
