Anti Stigmatization | By April 10, 2008 | By Patti Wilson-HerndonclosePatti Wilson-Herndon Name: Patti Wilson-Herndon
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About: Mrs. Wilson-Herndon's son was diagnosed with major depressive disorder at age 14. She is a member of the Parents Advisory Board for the Partnership for a Drug-Free America. http://www.drugfree.org/ | 4 Comments

In Deed, Indeed - Compassion and Empathy

I find the subject of compassion compelling. I believe this aspect of human-kind is a pivotal component in successful negotiation of the human experience where family and community is concerned. Pivotal, because in the absence of compassion there is stagnant disconnect. I suppose if one were to live solitary in the woods and could sustain the needs that promote healthy survival without interactions with fellow man, compassion and empathy would be unnecessary provisions in the condition of living. A rare few would decide to do that. Even if it were plausible to do so, we don’t willingly choose to. We desire the interaction of others. It promotes a sense of inclusion and well-being. There can be no perception of that belonging without some amount of compassion and empathy echoing within the dynamic of human interaction. To that end, it’s fundamental. Read more →