Lauren O'Shaughnessy
Lauren is the editorial director and cofounder at the Made of Millions Foundation. She has been a part of the team since its launch in 2016. She has been open about her personal struggles with Generalized Anxiety Disorder and social phobia. You can follow her on Instagram at www.instagram.com/internet_lauren.
Artículos disponibles
Don't Forget About Addiction
Mental illness and drug abuse are intertwined health crises that cannot be solved independently.
Written by Lauren O'Shaughnessy
Keep Gender Out of Diagnosis
Feminine and masculine stereotypes promote emotional suppression and skew rates of diagnosis.
Written by Lauren O'Shaughnessy
Our Crisis Behind Bars
The US prison system is incarcerating mentally ill individuals at alarming rates, exacerbating symptoms and creating a dangerous cycle of recidivism
Written by Lauren O'Shaughnessy
Workplace Stigma is Bad For Business
Unaddressed mental health problems lead to low productivity for corporations, and worsening conditions for employees
Written by Lauren O'Shaughnessy
Race Impacts Prognosis, Not Prevalence
Racist diagnostic patterns skew rates of certain conditions and keep BIPOC from accessing proper care.
Written by Lauren O'Shaughnessy
Professional Help Isn't Always a Step Forward
Misdiagnosis rates remain high due to insufficient training, cultural bias and miscommunication.
Written by Lauren O'Shaughnessy
Poverty is a Mental Health Crisis
Socioeconomic strain both exacerbates and triggers mental conditions in those affected
Written by Lauren O'Shaughnessy
Let's Talk About Sex
Mental conditions can have a huge impact on intimacy, but it’s not something to be ashamed of.
Written by Lauren O'Shaughnessy
Your Disorder Doesn’t Make You a Threat
Blaming violent crime on mental illness is misinformed scapegoating that reinforces stigma
Written by Lauren O'Shaughnessy
Talking Harm OCD with Dr. Steven Phillipson
What is Harm OCD and How Should it be Treated?
Written by Lauren O'Shaughnessy
Talking Scrupulosity with Dr. Phillipson
What is Scrupulosity and How Should it be Treated?
Written by Lauren O'Shaughnessy
Talking OCD Treatment with Dr. Steven Phillipson
How Should People Treat their Obsessive Compulsive Disorder?
Written by Lauren O'Shaughnessy
Talking OCD Stigma with Dr. Jan Weiner
Why is OCD So Stigmatized and How Does Stigma Impact Sufferers?
Written by Lauren O'Shaughnessy
Talking Suicidal OCD with Dr. Steven Phillipson
What is Suicidal OCD and How Should it be Treated?
Written by Lauren O'Shaughnessy
Talking OCD & Addiction with Dr. Jan Weiner
How Does OCD Impact Drug & Alcohol Addiction?
Written by Lauren O'Shaughnessy
Talking Coping Skills with Dr. Jan Weiner
What Healthy Habits Can Combat Intrusive Thoughts and OCD?
Written by Lauren O'Shaughnessy
Talking OCD & Faith with Dr. Jan Weiner
How Does OCD Impact a Person's Faith?
Written by Lauren O'Shaughnessy
Talking OCD & School with Dr. Jan Weiner
How Does OCD Interfere with Education and What Can Parents and Students Do About It?
Written by Lauren O'Shaughnessy
Talking OCD & Sexuality with Dr. Jan Weiner
How Does OCD Impact a Person's Sexuality?
Written by Lauren O'Shaughnessy
Talking OCD & Work with Dr. Jan Weiner
How Does OCD Impact a Person's Ability to Work?
Written by Lauren O'Shaughnessy
Talking Pedophilia OCD with Dr. Steven Phillipson
What is Pedophilia OCD and How Should it be Treated?
Written by Lauren O'Shaughnessy
Talking Relationship OCD with Dr. Steven Phillipson
What is Relationship OCD and How Should it be Treated?
Written by Lauren O'Shaughnessy
Talking Sexual Orientation OCD with Dr. Steven Phillipson
What is Sexual Orientation OCD and How Should it be Treated?
Written by Lauren O'Shaughnessy
Talking Metaphysical Contamination OCD with Dr. Steven Phillipson
What is Metaphysical Contamination OCD and How Should it be Treated?
Written by Lauren O'Shaughnessy
Talking Hoarding with Dr. Steven Phillipson
What is Hoarding and How Should it be Treated?
Written by Lauren O'Shaughnessy
Bad Boy Papi Thinks Real Men Should Cry
The Orlando based artist talks depression, therapy and the importance of self-love.
Written by Lauren O'Shaughessy
Diana Chao is Taking Youth Advocacy to a New Level
The Letters to Strangers founder is fostering peer-to-peer support amongst international teens.
Written by Lauren O'Shaughessy
Dr. Joy is Helping Black Women Reach Recovery
Her organization, Therapy for Black Girls, connects young women with qualified professionals
Written by Lauren O'Shaughnessy
Space Bat Killer Uses Art to Connect and Inspire
Artist, Sean Bernhardt, illustrates the dark side of his anxiety
Written by Lauren O'Shaughnessy
Rob Ford is Helping Tech Leaders Open Up Online
The entrepreneur recently launched a mental health Q&A series for professionals in the digital space.
Written by Lauren O'Shaughnessy
I Fight By Speaking: An Interview with Mark Joyella
The journalist opens up about his advocacy and why we need to rethink the treatment experience
Written by Lauren O'Shaughnessy
Beautiful Brains: A Mental Health Manual for the Modern Workforce
It's time to make mental health a business priority.
Written by Lauren O'Shaughnessy
HMN Supports Mental Health Education Through New Partnership with Made of Millions
Together we're empowering mental health awareness across the U.S.
Written by Lauren O'Shaughnessy
Artist Aaron Ramey Unpacks Masculinity in New Project
The work includes a collection of 11 photographs from his time in Havana, Cuba
Written by Lauren O'Shaughnessy
Giving Voice to the Underserved: An Interview with Dr. Kevin Nadal
The professor, psychologist and activist discusses the importance of diversifying mental health care.
Written by Lauren O'Shaughnessy
Visualizing Pure O: An Interview with Martha Lamont
The artist bringing Obsessive Compulsive Disorder to life.
Written by Lauren O'Shaughnessy
My ADHD Isn't a Lack of Discipline: An Interview with Marc Almodovar
The life coach discusses his diagnosis and thoughts on healing.
Written by Lauren O'Shaughnessy
Bad Things Don't Always Last: An Interview with Dior Vargas
The Latina activist discusses stigma, access to care, and her latest project.
Written by Lauren O'Shaughnessy
Introducing Swirl 2.0: An Interview with Andy Walton
The founder opens up about their new member platform, and how he copes with anxiety.
Written by Lauren O'Shaughnessy
Forward Motions: KennyHoopla on Music as Escapism
The emerging artist talks self-doubt, the harm of “mental illness aesthetic” and wanting to feel better.
Written by Lauren O'Shaughnessy
Apoya nuestro trabajo
Nuestra misión es cambiar la manera en que el mundo percibe la salud mental.