S01E07 “People don’t see them ill”: Stigma and invisibility of neurological disorders

1 in 3 people will at some point in their life suffer from a brain disorder, according to the Global Burden of Disease report and this number might be growing. Understanding these conditions has, therefore, become more important than ever.Donna Walsh, a patient advocate, tells us about daily challenges of people suffering from brain diseases and neurological conditions, including productivity issues and mental illness stigma. She also discusses the broader socioeconomic implications, and the ...