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The ‘Mad Man” Label - When Mental Health Struggles In Jamaica Are Met With Stigma And Silence
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The ‘Mad Man” Label - When Mental Health Struggles In Jamaica Are Met With Stigma And Silence
By Nyan Reynolds, MPH News Americas, KINGSTON, Jamaica, Tues. Aug. 12, 2025: Growing up in inner city Kingston, Jamaica, I frequently witnessed people experiencing mental health episodes – talking aloud, agitated, erratic. In my community, they were often immediately labeled as “madman.” That term was used casually, even with humor, but it carried deep stigma. Behind every outburst was a person suffering – someone needing support, not scorn. The…
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