Express. Enrich. Empower.

Encourages young adults to support a friend living with mental illness in the recovery process. Defines mental illness and recovery; offers strategies for how to respond to a friend; dispels myths; and lists suggestions for supporting recovery.

Mental Health Awareness (0)

May 19, 2013 • Family & Health

“Today, tens of millions of Americans are living with the burden of a mental health problem.They shoulder conditions like depression and anxiety, post-traumatic stress and bipolar disorder — debilitating illnesses that can strain every part of a person’s life. And even though help is out there, less than half of children and adults with diagnosable mental health problems receive treatment. During National Mental Health Awareness Month, we shine a light on these issues, stand with men and women in need, and redouble our efforts to address mental health problems in America.”

Barack Obama.

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Run to win, no matter what. (6)

Our wheels turn

“Have joy in your troubles, because these troubles produce patience. And patience produces character, and character produces hope. And your hope will not disappoint…” “I was raped at the age of 9.”- Oprah Winfrey “I didn’t complete my university education.” – Bill Gates “In my childhood days, I stitched shoes.”- Abraham Lincoln “I struggled academically throughout elementary… Read More ›

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Where We Belong (7)

We are Very Loud

Feel our voices. Hear our hearts. Make haste to see us march. Watch us move mountains. Help us lift shadows. Let us find What lies beneath. Minds that think. Mouths that speak. Something to say. And people who listen. Souls too. In that place in between.  Deep down. There. We believe. The heart is where we… Read More ›

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