Mental Illness Advocacy

Survivors Use Their Voice to Help Others Heal

Michelle Renee | Posted 05.25.2011

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Michelle Renee

In a family driven system of care, where the voices of survivors are heard, valued and shared with other survivors, we can listen, understand and stand by one another.

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Breaking the Stigma of Mental Illness

Dr. Jon LaPook | Posted 11.17.2011

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As far as I know, I don't have a single patient who is ashamed of having high blood pressure. But millions of Americans think twice about seeking help for mental illness.

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Glad To Be Mad: Mentally Ill Start 'Mad Pride' Movement (VIDEO)

Huffington Post | Posted 11.17.2011

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Yesterday the New York Times explored the burgeoning "mad pride" movement, which aims to fight the stigma of serious mental illness like schizophrenia...

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