And in our conservative Christian circles, where mental health issues were seen as a result of not having enough faith, taking medication was actively disparaged. And antidepressants did help, until several years later when a doctor (who wasn’t a psychiatrist) convinced me I should go off medication. Therapy on its own wasn’t working because the depression felt so oppressive. Taking medication for mental illness already holds a fair amount of stigma. Many people already feel ashamed for taking medications for their mental health; many more may not even consider medication as an option for fear of being judged or stereotyped as crazy or weak.

Source: Huffington Post March 05, 2025 13:38 UTC