Tag Archives: mental health

The Stigma of Mental Illness

Posted on March 17, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

So, I might be short and to the point here.  Mostly because I know I’m going to get a pretty big workout in the comments.  My opinion has also been stated here a few times, but I felt like bringing … Continue reading →

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The Internal Struggle of a Hero

Posted on November 16, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

Heroes don’t only face external forces, which is something we all know.  Yet, many authors stick to the easier issues like arrogance, stubbornness, doubt, and anger.  These are emotional obstacles that we all face, but they don’t always fall into … Continue reading →

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Tips to Creating Characters with Mental Illness

Posted on November 14, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

As I said on Monday, this can be a very sensitive topic.  So, I’m going to try to rein in the urge to crack jokes as much as I can.  Still, this is a 7 List, which tends to have … Continue reading →

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The Challenge of Putting Mental Illness in Fiction

Posted on November 12, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

Not sure this will be a long post because this is a delicate topic that everyone seems to have a different opinion on.  Using various mental illnesses is common in fiction.  Many of us can name at least one story … Continue reading →

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