OPINION: Let’s scrap the stigma of mental illness

Let's end the stigma about talking about and dealing with mental illness, writes David Marston. For a long time, he thought counseling could help his issues with anxiety. Finally, he consulted a psychiatrist only to find he was bipolar and needed medication. Getting the help he required changed his life, Marston says. He hopes his story will help open the door to more people grappling with mental health issues that blight their lives.