“Stigma, fear & lack of understanding compound the suffering of those affected and prevent the bold action that is so desperately needed and so long overdue.” writes Lady Gaga in powerful @RollingStone op-ed. https://t.co/x0mWA09vMO #CureStigma
BREAKING NEWS: New York becomes the first state to launch mandatory mental health classes in ALL New York schools from K-12. Nine key points being taught include: identifying signs of mental health issues, resources for help, and the negative stigma that surrounds mental illness.
BREAKING NEWS: Suicides are on the rise among younger U.S. veterans, federal data shows. Female veterans are 1.8 times more likely to commit suicide than non-veterans. Veterans account for 14 percent of suicides nationwide despite making up just 8 percent of the U.S. population.
Mental illnesses can be treated. If you are a child or teen, talk to your parents, school counselor or health care provider. If you’re a parent, read about tips for starting a conversation with your child or teen about mental health: https://t.co/fNE5SQ4Jdv
“We’re beating down the stigma as much as we can.”-@kevinlove dropped by to tell us about his new initiative to help people improve their physical and emotional well-being, the Kevin Love Fund
As someone who has been impacted by mental illness, we asked Jasmine what it means to her to have a platform to share her story, and whether it scares her to do so. https://t.co/J6NFuMSTUO #NoStigmas#mentalhealthmatters#suicideprevention
after struggling for years and years with a mental illness I’m finally seeing that I’m getting better and almost in the place i want to be and I don’t think that could make me any happier. definitely okay to be proud of yourself x
At age 21, Washington State quarterback Tyler Hilinski died by suicide. After his autopsy, it was revealed he suffered from Stage 1 CTE. Using that knowledge, his family looks to help destigmatize mental illness with “Hilinski’s Hope.”
This is my recent TEDx talk I gave on the benefits of running for mental health. It includes a technique I developed called Empathy Walks/Runs which I believe is a powerful method for sharing and healing. Please share with anyone you think might benefit.
https://t.co/LihCvKgRbq