Tag: Stigma

Despite the availability of highly effective treatments for opioid use disorder (OUD), such as buprenorphine, opioid-involved overdose deaths continue to rise, partly due to an insufficient number of treatment providers. Addressing the systemic and individual barriers to buprenorphine prescribing is critical for expanding access to this life-saving medication.

According to the CDC, over 13% of adults in the US use antidepressants, demonstrating that many high-achieving individuals, like those listed below, also navigate mental health challenges. Their willingness to share their struggles publicly is helping to dismantle the stigma associated with taking antidepressants and seeking mental health care.