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Using Lived Experience to Adapt Mental Health Language

By using the language of people with lived experience, we can create a more person-centered approach to the way we all talk about mental health. 

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The Importance of Accepting Help

Going through struggles in life is inevitable — but you can accept help to make it a little easier.

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7 Myths About Pediatric Depression

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My Faith Saved Me

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Getting Involved with Minority Mental Health

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Why Do We Have the Feeling that We Are Not Enough?

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4 Ways Teens Can Access Therapy Without Health Insurance

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A Therapist’s Journey: Learning the Art of Self-Soothing

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My First Voice

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Mental Health Conditions are Legitimate Health Conditions

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How Do I Know if My Therapist is Effective?

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Motherhood and Your Mental Health

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The First Step in Getting Mental Health Care

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Learning to Change in Order to Heal

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The Bike Ride: The Story of my Son’s Diagnosis

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Navigating the Mental Health System with Dual Diagnosis

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Disparities Within Minority Mental Health Care

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Seeking Help When You Need It

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Challenging Multicultural Disparities in Mental Health

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The Stigma Associated with Borderline Personality Disorder

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The Stigma in Our Health Care System

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Finding the Right Mental Health Professional for You

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