Podcast Episode: Tracing the History of Stigma

In this episode Jake discusses and takes us back in history, to understand how and why mental illness is stigmatized.  Just like physical health, mental health has a significant impact on our well-being, and especially among youth, which has been an increasingly prevalent concern. Two hundred years ago, mental illness was not an ailment that drew much sympathy from the public. To those who were mentally ill in the Western world, specifically Britain, and her colonies, were ostracized and isolated. Hope you enjoy the podcast and please go ahead subscribe and give us a review of our show. You can write a review on iTunes.