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Wearing Red and Green
An HIV-positive advocate reminds us about the need for mental health services. -
Bipolar Disorder and Stigma
While there will always be good days and bad days for me, the stigma against speaking out about mental illness is causing me more harm than the mental illness itself.
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Learning How to Be Open
I have learned that I am not personally responsible for my disorder, but that I am responsible for how I react to it. Today, I choose acceptance.
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He’s a Kennedy, What Does He Have to Be Depressed About?
Learn about Patrick Kennedy's book, A Common Struggle, which showcases the history of both the mental health system as well as his own mental health journey. -
I Am Me
I fight the suicidal thoughts that creep into my mind daily. But I can do this. I have to. My story doesn’t end here.
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Student of the Game
I am a teacher. I am a wife. I am a mother. I am a coach. And I am bipolar. But most of all, I am a student of this game we call life.
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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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You Are Not Alone
I was diagnosed with severe PTSD and bipolar disorder. I’m sharing this in hopes that someone will read this and get the help they need.
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Living With Bipolar Disorder
This past June I celebrated two years of being self-injury free and I’m happier than I have ever been. It can be done. Just take the first step.
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Stronger Than You Know
My mental illness is not something I usually discuss openly. All I know is that I’m strong and I will help as much as I can.