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3 Steps To Overcoming Mental Health Stigma (Guest Post by Zoe Thompson)

by James Prescott | Nov 11, 2018

So much progress has been made in raising awareness and ending stigma around mental illness in recent years. In a changing society, more people are asking how they can do better. Although we still have a long way to go, mental illness is generally more accepted than...

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Just wanted to reassure people who’ve seen my la Just wanted to reassure people who’ve seen my last few selfie posts. ⁣ ⁣ I’m not suicidal or having suicidal ideation and haven’t been. I’ve been struggling a little with my mental & emotional health for a while, and had low moments. But at no point have I given up on life. ⁣Please be assured, if I were in that place, I’d be talking to my therapist and support network about it, not posting about it publicly. ⁣ The posts were & are intended as an act of solidarity. We have all been through so much, we need to know we’re not alone. ⁣ ⁣ I have a great support network. Therapist, spiritual director, friends & family who all love me and stand with me. ⁣ ⁣ Yes, I’m not in my best place, but the pain has never overwhelmed me. I’m a survivor. ⁣ ⁣ To be here is a success. To have established a great support network who sustain me is a success. I have a lot to be grateful for. ⁣ ⁣ I have bad days, but I have people & practices to get me through. I intend to be around for a long time⁣ ⁣ If you’re struggling, just know you are not alone, you are seen, and you can get through. We’re just getting started.
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