This week is Mental Health Awareness Week. I will be wearing my GREEN proudly to help stomp out the stigma associated with mental health and illness.
There are so many myths out there about mental illness. I found this really good infographic that brings light to these myths and also shares with you the true facts about mental illness. (Sorry if it is heard to read.)
Just because a person has a mental illness, doesn't mean they can't be successful in life. Some of the greats have suffered in silence, here are some of them:
Please help me by spread the word about mental illness, the stigma associated and helping those who are suffering in silence.
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Even if your infographic is small we can read it, and it was very interesting reading :)
ReplyDeleteI didn't know about the green thing until someone commented about it on my green paws photo on ig.
ReplyDeletethank you for sharing. My step daughter attends a mental health clubhouse every day. She is bi-polar and has spina bifida
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Thank you for sharing - a wonderful PSA!
ReplyDeleteWe really need to end the stigma around mental illness, it isn't helpful. Thanks for sharing this information.
ReplyDeleteGreat post! Good to be aware of this stuff!
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