stigma

People with mental illness represent one of the most deeply stigmatized groups in our culture. Learn more about it here.

The Ecosystem Problem In Our Lives
Written by a human, for humans, always. There is a great value in learning to understand ourselves. Our identities (because we all hold multiple identities in different contexts).
By H.E. Dr. Cody Dakota Wooten, COIE, DFM, DHM2 months ago in Psyche
Innocence Is Not Immunity
There is a dangerous narrative woven deeply into our culture: if someone harmed you badly enough, you must have done something to deserve it.
By THE HONED CRONE2 months ago in Psyche
Introduction of Coping Skills Series
I have, personally, long felt the calling to write about mental health topics. In doing so, I wanted to help others who also struggle feel less alone, to motivate myself to practice coping skills and improve my own mental health, and to form a sense of community.
By Adora Hooper2 months ago in Psyche
Margaux Hemingway was living your Instagram feed in '75. And it killed her.
Long before the curated life was old money, a Hemingway was dying inside of it. A ‘soft girl era’ is trending across Pinterest and Instagram, a minimal aesthetics filled with photos of your most simplest moments; a morning latte, a phony ‘candid’ photo, a psychology book intentionally placed on your sofa. Intimate aspects of life that were once kept private are now shared with the world. But this trend isn’t new. Before supermodels and their lavish lifestyles we see today, there was Margaux Hemingway—the striking ‘face’ of the ‘70s generation when it came to fashion and modeling. Her intimidating and mysterious aura captivated women globally. The media turned her into the muse you aspired to be.
By tatiana vitas2 months ago in Psyche
Today's Growing Dilemma: Family Vlogs and Parentification
Parentification occurs when typical adult caregiving roles are taken on by a child or teen. These roles can disrupt important, healthy development in this child and create lasting mental health challenges.
By Max2 months ago in Psyche
Disconnection And Death. Top Story - August 2026.
Written by a human, for humans, always. What does it mean to be human? It is a fascinating question that has been asked by all forms of people since at least the beginning of records we can find.
By H.E. Dr. Cody Dakota Wooten, COIE, DFM, DHM2 months ago in Psyche
FORGIVENESS WITHOUT SURRENDER
There is a version of forgiveness that has been handed to the wounded like a commandment to return to the scene of the crime.
By THE HONED CRONE2 months ago in Psyche
Abandoning Reason For Madness
Written by a human, for humans, always. I used to believe. I was told the same story as so many different people. That different universities were desirable for knowledge...
By H.E. Dr. Cody Dakota Wooten, COIE, DFM, DHM3 months ago in Psyche
The Contribution Delusion
Written by a human, for humans, always. This article may lean into some uncomfortable territory. I'll try to qualify what I am saying as often as I can catch.
By H.E. Dr. Cody Dakota Wooten, COIE, DFM, DHM3 months ago in Psyche
Death by a Thousand Paper Cuts: The Psychology of Quiet Bullying
They picture shouting, insults, threats, humiliation in front of a crowd or physical intimidation. Those forms of bullying certainly exist and because they are obvious, they are easier for others to recognize. It is easy to recognize a man hovering over a woman and using his presence to intimidate her into submission or when an adult does it to a child or even another adult; or even a child to an adult. Obvious aggression is so easy to recognize that it leaves little to no debate when it happens; usually the masses can agree on it quickly.
By Cadma3 months ago in Psyche
Are Your Emotions Really The Problem?
Written by a human, for humans, always. Emotions. We all have them. Most of us struggle with them. But the question that is worth asking...
By H.E. Dr. Cody Dakota Wooten, COIE, DFM, DHM3 months ago in Psyche
THE SCAPEGOAT’S CUP
Every ancient village had a scapegoat. One creature chosen to carry the sins of the tribe into the wilderness. The ritual was symbolic.
By THE HONED CRONE3 months ago in Psyche