Stigma-Free Education Videos
Introduction/Mental Health and Celebrities’ Mental Health
Introducing the Stigma-Free Society highlighting examples of stigma in our daily lives with some familiar Celebrity faces.
Mental Health Education with Dr. Dana Wasserman
A Registered Psychologist explains common mental illnesses and conditions that include bipolar disorder, depression, psychosis, schizophrenia, obsessive compulsive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder.
Taking Care of Your Mental Health
Practical tips on how you can stay mentally well and boost your mood during difficult times.
Living Stigma-Free
Take the Stigma-Free Tool and Stigma-Free Pledge and make a commitment to living more Stigma-Free.
Stories of Stigma Videos
Dave Richardson’s Story
Dave Richardson, Co-Founder and Chairman of the Stigma-Free Society, shares his story of facing bullying, depression and anxiety.
Maddie’s Story
Maddie lives with bipolar 1 disorder and generalized anxiety disorder. She tells her story of recovery from a difficult year when she was 14 years old.
Kamal’s Story
Kamal opens up about his journey with addiction and everything that he has learned on his journey.
Rowen’s Story
Rowen shares how he journeyed from feeling hopeless facing addiction, to being very hopeful for his future.
Andrea’s Story Part 1
Andrea’s Story Part 2
Andrea Paquette, President and Co-Founder of the Stigma-Free Society, shares her experiences leading up to her bipolar disorder diagnosis and how she used her difficult experiences to live an extraordinary life.
Mia’s Story
Mia shares her unique experiences of living with dissociative identity disorder, formerly known as split personality disorder and the stigma she’s faced.
Robyn’s Story
Robyn tells her story of facing alcohol addiction and how she’s now found a life of balance, health, and overall peace.
Mack’s Story
Mack talks about how he is breaking down the stigma around the trans community and LGBTQ2IA+ community. He shares a message of hope for all young people.
Lucas’ Story
Lucas opens up about his diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder and his journey of overcoming stigma.
Mac’s Story
Mac identifies as autistic and as non-binary trans masculine. They share about their self-advocacy and give encouragement to others.
Former MLA Sam Sullivan’s Story
Sam shares his story of becoming a quadriplegic and experiencing depression, and his journey to recovery through helping others improve their quality of life.
Long Versions of Personal Stories
Dave Richardson’s Story
Dave Richardson, Co-Founder and Chairman of the Stigma-Free Society, shares his story of facing bullying, depression and anxiety.
Maddie’s Story
Maddie lives with bipolar 1 disorder and generalized anxiety disorder. She tells her story of recovery from a difficult year when she was 14 years old.
Mia’s Story
Mia shares her unique experiences of living with dissociative identity disorder, formerly known as split personality disorder and the stigma she’s faced.
Kamal’s Story
Kamal opens up about his journey with addiction and everything that he has learned on his journey.
Rowen’s Story
Rowen shares how he journeyed from feeling hopeless facing addiction, to being very hopeful for his future.
Robyn’s Story
Robyn tells her story of facing alcohol addiction and how she’s now found a life of balance, health, and overall peace.
Mack’s Story
Mack talks about how he is breaking down the stigma around the trans community and LGBTQ21A+ community. He shares a message of hope for all young people.
Mac’s Story
Mac identifies as autistic and as non-binary trans masculine. They share about their self-advocacy and give encouragement to others.
