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Realizing the Impact of Mental Illness on My Family

"I was naïve to think that mental illness had nothing to do with me. Even as I trained to help others understand and cope with...

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Facing Discrimination While Advocating

It’s difficult to advocate for mental health without feeling the degrading or intimidating reach of discrimination. Here are a few tips to help you keep...

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Overcoming Barriers to Recovery

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Moving Beyond the Shame Fog

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Why I Don’t Say My Son ‘Committed’ Suicide

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The Power to Create Change Comes from Within

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When Stigma Prevented Me from Getting Help

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Shutting Down Five Misconceptions About Depression

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Overcoming Stigma

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Things I’ve Learned from Advocating for Mental Health

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An Ode to Schizophrenia

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Addressing Male Suicide

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Reflections on Medicine, Shame and Stigma

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Voices of Lived Experience Can Save Lives

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Challenging Mental Health Stigma in the Black Community

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Changing the Conversation About Suicide in the Black Community

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College Students of Color: Overcoming Mental Health Challenges

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Everyone Deserves Adequate Mental Health Care

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How Being an Iranian Immigrant Affected My Mental Health

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Getting Involved with Minority Mental Health

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The Power of Realizing I Wasn’t Alone

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Ensuring Your Child is Supported at School

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