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Stepping out of Stigma’s Shadow
Never once did I consider becoming a mental health advocate. That changed last summer when my daughter was diagnosed with several mental health conditions.
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Join Us for Hill Day 2015!
Advocates are speaking with Senators and Representatives today about mental health reform. Even if you aren't in D.C., you can still make sure our message is heard! -
Defeating “Ed” – Recognizing Inner Beauty
People would beg me to eat. If only it were that simple. I didn’t choose anorexia. A little voice inside my head ruled my life
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Addiction Can Happen to Anyone
It has been a long, arduous and self-revealing journey through my nine years of addiction to recovery. My life is finally going in a direction I can be proud of.
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It’s Time to Speak Up
Over time I have learned more about my mental health conditions. Each day that I struggle, I also learn that I’m beautiful, strong and will persevere.
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On the Challenges of Spiritual Leadership and Caring for a Child with Mental Illness
Rabbi Dov Gartenburg shares his story of helping his son who lives with mental illness while trying to lead a congregation.
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To the Man at the Store
Maybe by writing this, someone will read it and understand a little better what is going on when someone with PTSD gets overwhelmed.
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Another Day
I hope that receiving care will become less of a struggle. It’s bad enough fighting your own mind while also trying to navigate your way through a broken system.
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Michelle’s Story
I suffer from mental illness and all of its ugly and painful effects. My hope is to inspire others to come out and share their stories without fear.
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Hold On
My name is Amy and today I am going to do the unthinkable and share my experience with suicide. We all deserve to live and we are all worth saving.